Project Executive

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC in New York seeks an experienced Project Executive to lead day-to-day management, drive safety culture, and align project teams with owner and design-firm goals. You will create a project plan with tasks, timelines, and resources while coordinating with Senior PM and Project Engineers to manage risk and monitor progress.

Lead activities include contract administration, procurement, scheduling, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years of construction experience required; general contractor on large-scale projects preferred.
• 6+ years leading, developing and motivating teams.
• Understanding of the strategic, operational and financial components of a construction project.
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Skilled at developing and negotiating relationships with owners and trade contractors.
• Strong work ethic and leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting
• Have thorough knowledge of the company’s contracts and understanding of all parties involved
• Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors
• Facilitate project meetings to successfully coordinate work activity
• Lead, train and develop project team members
• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues
• Lead project close out of project; including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering and design firms
• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project
• Drive a culture of safety on the project site
• Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity

Skills

Contract administration

Change orders

Procurement

Scheduling

Financial reporting

Risk management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Proposal support

Inclusion and diversity

Education

Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As Project Executive, you will be the driving force of a leadership team dedicated to providing world class service to our clients by leading, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day management of the project. You will be a champion of the project goals and objectives to the entire project team. The Project Executive will create a project plan that outlines the tasks, timelines, and resources required to achieve the project’s goals. The Project Executive with the help of the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager and Project Engineers will communicate with the broader project team and stakeholders, manage risk, and monitor progress against the schedule. Successful candidates will demonstrate their passion for and dedication to getting the job done.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting
• Have thorough knowledge of the company’s contracts and understanding of all parties involved
• Secure required permits and verify insurance coverage for subcontractors
• Facilitate project meetings to successfully coordinate work activity
• Lead, train and develop project team members
• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues
• Lead project close out of project; including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counterparts at owner, engineering and design firms
• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project
• Drive a culture of safety on the project site
• Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations
• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience
• 10+ years of construction experience required; working for a general contractor on large scale construction projects is highly preferred.
• 6+ years leading, developing and motivating teams
• Understanding of the strategic, operational and financial components of a construction project
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions
• Experience managing projects successfully from start to finish
• Skilled at developing and negotiating relationships with owners and trade contractors
• Strong work ethic, leadership and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Primavera P6, SAP (or some other financial system), Procore, Microsoft Excel
• DBIA and LEED Accreditation