Project Executive - Electrical

Sundt Construction

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary (weekly)

Bonus eligibility

ESOP & 401K

Health coverage

Flexible time off

HSA/Wellness credits

FSAs

Employee assistance

Wellness programs

Mental health

Life & disability

Employee-owner perks

Educational assistance

Sundt Foundation

Job summary

Sundt Construction, a leading U.S. contractor, seeks a Project Executive to lead assigned projects in safety, profitability, and timely delivery.

You will champion preconstruction (when assigned) and construction execution, guiding teams, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and ensuring alignment with the PMP and contract requirements. This senior role requires deep experience with large, complex projects (often $200M+), strong leadership, and solid knowledge of

Qualifications

Four-year construction degree or equivalent with related experience.
Proficient knowledge of contract documents, materials, scheduling systems, and cash flow procedures.
Experience managing large, complex projects with significant dollar volume.

Responsibilities

Champions the orderly transition of projects from estimating to field with review meetings.
Completes close-out requirements and punch lists, handles warranty callbacks promptly.
Coordinates means and methods with the Project Team to ensure profitable execution.
Maintains professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Establishes the project charter and comprehensive PMP including scope, procurement, schedules, and risk.
Oversees project success metrics: safety, schedule, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction.
Manages billings and payment applications to maintain positive cash flow and prompt payments.
Coordinates CPM schedule development and ensures alignment with procurement schedules and Lean practices.
Participates in business development activities including client contact, proposals, and negotiations.
Provides feedback to estimators for future bids and subcontractor evaluations.
Prepares Monthly Progress Reports and uses reports to manage costs and forecasts.
Executes purchase orders and subcontracts with attention to insurance, bonds, and liens.

Skills

Preconstruction

Construction project management

MS Office

Large project management

Contract documents

Scheduling systems

Cash flow procedures

Education

Four-year construction degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Executive is responsible for providing leadership and management to assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner. The PX manages the work in a manner consistent with standards of quality and integrity and will participate as requested, in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned. Primary function is to serve as champion for the execution of the work ? preconstruction (when assigned) and construction. This is the highest management level at a project site.This is the highest management level at a project site and generally has demonstrated project experience managing large projects of a complex nature and/or multiple projects totaling $200 million or more.

Key Responsibilities

1. Champions the orderly, timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field. This transition shall include project review meetings, which encompass a review of contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
2. Completes close?out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner. Handles warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships.
3. Coordinates with the Project Team the means and methods required for the successful and profitable execution of the work. Reviews and monitors manpower, equipment, and material resources to accomplish this goal.
4. Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
5. Establishes the project charter and a comprehensive project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management process.
6. Has overall responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, and quality and customer satisfaction.
7. Manages all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the owner in order to maintain a positive cash flow position. Manages the overall payment process with the subcontractors.
8. Manages the development of the overall CPM schedule and assures coordination with the Project Superintendent and the procurement schedule with the Project Engineer. Ensures that as many levels of detailed schedules are prepared and distributed as required to support the project schedule. Pays special attention to prevention and documentation of delays or changes. Ensures that the Lean process is effectively utilized for all scheduling activities.
9. Participates in (or may lead) the business development process including client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
10. Provides feedback to estimators for use in future bidding or negotiations, especially subcontractor performance evaluations.
11. Responsible for the preparation of Monthly Progress Report in coordination with the Superintendent(s). Uses available reports to manage costs and prepare accurate cost projections.
12. Responsible for the timely preparation and execution of purchase order agreements and subcontracts with respect to insurance certificates, bonds, and the appropriate lien waivers.
13. Responsible for understanding and administering prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, insurance, etc.
14. Reviews and executes all change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
15. Reviews estimates with attention to the following: adherence to cost control system, equipment requirements and utilization, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Experience in preconstruction and in managing construction projects.
2. Four?year construction?related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
3. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
4. This manager level is capable of managing large projects of a complex nature and multiple projects with dollar volume in excess of $200 million in size and typically will have 20 or more years of experience.
5. Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures is essential.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

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As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

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