Project Executive - Concrete

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

FSA

EAP

401K

Annual bonus

Job summary

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. in the Greater Chicago Area seeks a Project Executive to lead day-to-day management of assigned concrete projects and units, drive profitability, and pursue new opportunities.

You will oversee safety, schedule, budget, and client relationships, reporting to the executive team and coordinating with project engineers and staff. The role requires a 4-year degree in engineering or construction management, and ten or more years in construction and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Ten+ years of progressive experience in construction and management.
• Concrete construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as overall owner of safety, productivity, schedule, and relationships on each project.
• Identify and manage project risks related to contracts, scope, safety, and finances.
• Align project team with company goals and ensure compliance with terms.
• Negotiate contract terms and approve subcontract and purchase orders.
• Develop budgets, plan staffing, and oversee project execution and closeout.
• Oversee invoicing, cost reporting, and change order management.
• Mentor junior staff and foster talent development.
• Market concrete services and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Education

4-year degree in engineering, construction management or relevant field

Job description

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. located in the Greater Chicago Area, is an elite concrete subcontractor specializing on all applications of vertical, cast-in-place concrete structures, parking garages, high-rises, mid-rises, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, foundations and so much more. The team at McHugh Concrete is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering unmatched quality in the construction industry. The company is committed to continuous meaningful improvement and innovation for clients, allowing them to be part of the most complex, notable, and record-setting concrete structures in the nation..

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide day-to-day management direction for assigned concrete projects and/or operational units to achieve overall corporate objectives and maximize operating results. Develop new business opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and maintain overall responsibility for the profit and loss of assigned projects and/or operational units.

EXPECTATIONS:

Uphold the core values of the company. Effectively develop and maintain client relationships.Establish goals and manage compliance for projects and/or operational units. Work with Vice President and other Project Executives to establish and ensure compliance with corporate objectives. Recruit, train, and develop staff to meet corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the overall owner of safety, productivity, schedule, and relationships at the project level. Manage and enforce these expectations in each of these areas.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks related to contracts, scope, safety, schedule, productivity, staffing, and financial performance.
• Align project team on site management expectations while maintaining McHugh Concrete’s guiding principles, values and company goals.
• Ability to negotiate client contract terms. Maintains deep knowledge of contract terms and scope of work and ensures compliance.
• Create, review and approve all subcontract and purchase order awards and documents.
• Create, adjust, and maintain project budgets.
• Plan, staff, and manage assigned projects through designated project teams.
• Establish project objectives, review & approval budgets, review & approval schedules, and coordinate achievement of project goals.
• Develop interns, project engineers, detailers, and junior level management through coaching and mentoring.
• Oversee approval of invoices and subcontractor payments.
• Oversee, review and approve all project financial reporting including weekly labor and material cost reviews and progress reporting, monthly cost reports, and monthly projections of project financial performance.
• Manage, takeoff, price and track all contract changes, including diligent follow-up on change orders both upstream and downstream.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the needs of the Company or as directed by the Executive Team.
• Continuously improve concrete operations and best practices.
• Review concrete estimates and budgets.
• Assist with concrete preconstruction efforts, including estimate review, constructability input, scope alignment, budgeting support, and coordination with operations to ensure project plans are executable.
• Consistently market concrete services and maintain relationships with clients.
• Manage follow-up and punch list work and finalize all project closeout requirements.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering, construction management or relevant field, or equivalent, plus extensive (five or more years) experience/knowledge of construction, finance, and management required.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in construction, design, finance, and management
• Concrete construction experience is strongly preferred
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence are required
• The role also requires the ability to identify and develop talented personnel, strong strategic and operational planning skills, and strong relationship, business management and financial analysis skills
• Knowledge of construction industry regulations and practices

Project Executive - Annual Salary Pay Range

$120,000 - $160,000

Benefits Overview

• Health insurance options through United Health Care – McHugh shared cost
• Dental insurance through United Health Care - McHugh shared cost
• Vision insurance through United Health Care - McHugh shared cost
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance (with option to buy more)
• Company paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (with option to buy more)
• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (no cost to employee)
• 401K - Eligible on day one, company match varies year to year.
• Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship

McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, and or any other basis protected by law or company policy. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce including minorities, women, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities.

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability