Sr. Project Executive

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company seeks a Sr. Project Executive for Data Center projects.

You will provide overall leadership for performance, client relations, budget and schedule, while ensuring safety and quality compliance. You will also guide thePre-Con and project team through turnovers and critical start-up phases. The role requires a track record of large datacenter project leadership, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build client relationships for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering with 15+ years GC experience.
• Experience on multiple medium to large datacenter projects ($100M+).
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms and project profitability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to interact with senior management and clients.
• Self-motivated with proven ability to recruit and build project teams.
• Adherence to Safety, Integrity, Passion and Commitment per core values.

Responsibilities

• Lead project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule and trade partner management.
• Oversee compliance with safety and quality standards; serve as primary client contact.
• Lead and coordinate Pre-Con and Project Team turnover and handover.
• Manage project acquisition through industry contacts and RFP participation.
• Direct contract negotiations and ensure project profitability.
• Monitor site performance and evaluate project team progress.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting and P&L for the project.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Client relations

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Negotiation

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

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Position: Sr. Project Executive – Data Center

Job Summary

This position will provide overall leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. The Project Executive will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of GC experience.
• Multiple medium to large datacenter project experience ($100M+) is required
• Must share our Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Passion, and Commitment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the judgment to know when to elevate issues up the chain of command
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented, and the ability to multi-task
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions that impact project profitability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and clients
• A proven track record of motivating project team to exceed project goals
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner
• Self-Motivated, and self-confident
• Ability to develop client relationships to gain future work
• Ability to recruit and build a project team.

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Primary Duties

• Project Acquisition
• Using industry contacts to generate leads
• Participate in RFP process
• Participate in Contract negotiations as needed
• Pre-Construction / Project Start-up
• Work with Pre-Con team to develop budgets and schedules
• Lead Turnover Meeting between Pre-Con and Project Team.
• Project Operations
• Thoroughly understand contract and ensure project team understands and is compliant
• Visit project site regularly to monitor performance
• Monitor and evaluate performance of project team
• Full understanding of Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting and P&L for project
• Assist project staff with Baseline Schedule development
• Assist project team Lean/Last Planner processes
• Champion project safety program and performance
• Client Management
• Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client communication?

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.