Project Executive - Mechanical Construction

Harris Teeter; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Harris seeks a Project Executive to provide high-level oversight, lead the project management team, and drive financial and strategic objectives across assigned areas. The role emphasizes leadership in safety, planning, and business development to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing documentation, preconstruction activities, negotiations, and staffing with a focus on meeting financial targets and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or journeyman certification required.
• Bachelor's in technical/construction management preferred.
• 10+ years in construction project management and advanced knowledge of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project oversight and leadership to the project management team.
• Manage safety compliance and foster a safety culture on sites.
• Oversee all project documentation, preplanning, hand-offs and scheduling.

Skills

PM Leadership

Construction PM

MS Project

Procore

CAD Software

MS Office

Safety Culture

Reading Drawings

Team Mentoring

Negotiation

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in technical or construction management

Tools

MS Project

MS SharePoint

AutoCAD

Estimating Software

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Executive, you will provide high level project oversight, leadership to project management team, setting expectations & objectives as well as all financial aspects of assigned area/division. This individual is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, business development, planning and talent development for team members.

Job Description

As a Project Executive, you will provide high level project oversight, leadership to project management team, setting expectations & objectives as well as all financial aspects of assigned area/division. This individual is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, business development, planning and talent development for team members.

Manage Safety Compliance And Foster a Culture Of Safety

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe

Operations Management

• Ensure project teams manage all project documentation, preplanning, project hand-offs, prefab, job set-up, policies, procedures, schedules, resources, etc.
• Monitor and oversee project financial performance. Coach and advise PMs in preparation for monthly PM reviews. Attend PM reviews
• Monitor, encourage and promote safety on projects
• Improve the success of negotiating changes on a given project by coaching, advising and leading team members through the process. Attend negotiations as needed
• Oversee and/or perform pre-construction activities

Leadership

• Coach, mentor and develop team members
• Work collaboratively with other leaders to plan for workforce needs to support and drive projects
• Coach and manage performance and goals for team. Motivate and inspire team to achieve and surpass goals
• Build and cultivate an effective team to support and drive business goals/objectives
• Recruit and interview candidates to build an effective team

Strategic Planning

• Develop, lead and support strategic initiatives for the group, division and/or company
• Actively participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned

Estimation

• Oversee and/or perform estimation process, ensuring team coordinates with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects
• Oversee and/or prepare estimates utilizing estimating software
• Oversee and/or attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required
• Oversee and/or assist/prepare scope/proposal letter

Financial Management

• Oversee and ensure all projects are meeting financial objectives, are tracked, monitored and reported on a regular basis. This includes and is not limited to:
  • Labor Productivity
  • Weekly PDCA
  • Risk Management
  • Communications
  • Purchasing
  • Billings
  • Collection Issues
  • PM Reviews

Develop, Build & Maintain Relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors)
• Actively participate in industry associations and networking events

Manage Sales Process

• Plan, track and manage sales funnel along with resources needed to support it
• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future
• Attend customer outings and events
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders
• Provide leadership and oversight for all team proposals, including but not limited to estimating and proposal writing
• Drive division sales goals. Oversee management of key accounts accordingly

What We're Looking For In You

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification required
• Bachelor's degree in technical or construction management preferred
• 10+ years of advanced knowledge and proficiency of building & construction industry
• 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Use/knowledge of Harris' accounting/project & labor management software
• Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, MS SharePoint, ProCor, etc.)
• Proficient with computer aided design software
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
  • company operations and financials
  • business finance
  • customer relations
  • business development and project sales strategies
• legal aspects of construction industry

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leaveShort-Term Incentive Plan

Pay Range

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$136,325.00 - $197,671.25

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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