Project Executive

Yates Construction; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks a Project Executive – Data Center to provide leadership for project performance, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. The Project Executive will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering with 15+ years GC experience, plus extensive datacenter project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• 15+ years of GC experience required.
• Experience with multiple large datacenter projects ($100M+) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, and schedule management.
• Lead safety and quality compliance and serve as the primary client contact.
• Recruit and develop a project team and manage trade partners.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Client relationship building

Team recruitment

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Position

Project Executive – Data Center

Job Summary

This position will provide overall leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. The Project Executive will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of GC experience.
• Multiple medium to large datacenter project experience ($100M+) is required
• Must share our Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Passion, and Commitment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the judgment to know when to elevate issues up the chain of command
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented, and the ability to multi-task
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions that impact project profitability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and clients
• A proven track record of motivating project team to exceed project goals
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner
• Self‑Motivated, and self‑confident
• Ability to develop client relationships to gain future work
• Ability to recruit and build a project team.

Primary Duties

• Project Acquisition
• Using industry contacts to generate leads
• Participate in RFP process
• Participate in Contract negotiations as needed
• Pre‑Construction / Project Start‑up
• Work with Pre‑Con team to develop budgets and schedules
• Lead Turnover Meeting between Pre‑Con and Project Team.
• Project Operations
• Thoroughly understand contract and ensure project team understands and is compliant
• Visit project site regularly to monitor performance
• Monitor and evaluate performance of project team
• Full understanding of Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting and P&L for project
• Assist project staff with Baseline Schedule development
• Assist project team Lean/Last Planner processes
• Champion project safety program and performance
• Client Management
• Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client communication

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.