Senior Construction Project Leader

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Executive based at our Westlake, TX regional office to lead commercial construction projects, manage overall performance, and maintain direct client relations. You will oversee estimation and the complete project management of multiple project teams.

Within the Kiewit Building Group under Field Operations, this role offers travel to project sites and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in vertical construction, preferably in the local region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business: Finance or related field.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Senior Project Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, construction execution, and client relations.
• Ensures staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, and retention.
• Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relations

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Business: Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Project Executive based at our Westlake, TX regional office to lead commercial construction projects, manage overall performance, and maintain direct client relations. You will oversee estimation and the complete project management of multiple project teams.

Within the Kiewit Building Group under Field Operations, this role offers travel to project sites and collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.