Senior Project Executive - Lean Construction Leader

Southland Industries; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Sacramento, CA seeks a Project Executive to lead the delivery of our most complex and high-profile projects. You will provide executive oversight of project performance, client relations, financial outcomes, risk management, and team development, serving as the primary voice to owners and key stakeholders.

You will guide lean implementation through design, procurement, and construction, mentorship, and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mech/Civil/Construction Mgmt; 10+ yrs relevant field or 15–20 yrs Construction Mgmt.
• Proven ability to manage very large projects or multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop successful project teams.
• Proactive planning and positive impact on project success.
• Lead preconstruction activities on a major project.
• Perform value engineering analyses.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing) for large projects.
• Ability to estimate large jobs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with all management levels and present proposals.
• Instill urgency in project teams through leadership.
• Experience with GMP projects management.
• Experience with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Read and interpret technical docs (CAD, Blueprints, Submittals).

Responsibilities

• Manage a large project or oversee multiple projects as senior representative.
• Lead and mentor the project team.
• Apply lean tools (A3, 5-Why, choosing by advantages).
• Run Last Planner System sessions effectively.
• Teach lean concepts quickly to the team.
• Coordinate design, trades, and subs interactions.
• Apply policies and make project decisions.
• Develop systems to improve team performance.
• Develop CFLs (Customers for Life).
• Support sales during pursuit with input and proposals.
• Communicate project status to clients regularly.
• Oversee budget analysis, cost and revenue projections, manpower curves, change orders.
• Negotiate and manage contract changes.
• Own cost-impacts related to issues.
• Support Connected Solutions strategies.
• Initiate contact to secure maintenance contracts.
• Lead monthly project reviews to leadership.
• Engage with industry groups (DBIA, LCI, CPMCA, ASHRAE, ASPE).
• Own contract scope and mentor team accordingly.

Skills

Lean principles

Team leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Southland Industries in Sacramento, CA seeks a Project Executive to lead the delivery of our most complex and high-profile projects. You will provide executive oversight of project performance, client relations, financial outcomes, risk management, and team development, serving as the primary voice to owners and key stakeholders.

You will guide lean implementation through design, procurement, and construction, mentorship, and growth initiatives.