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Suffolk Construction

Project Executive, Higher Education

Suffolk Construction, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Overview Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and offices across major cities. Suffolk manages complex projects across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of Top CM-at-Risk Contractors. For more information, visit www.suffolk.com.

Benefits include competitive salaries, medical and emotional/mental health benefits, dental and vision insurance, virtual care options, generous paid time off, 401k with employer match, life insurance, disability, commuter benefits, and more.

The Role Suffolk is seeking people who are bold, curious, innovative and caring. We’ll challenge you to be your best and lift you up as you take chances. The Project Executive provides overall leadership and direction on the construction project. Typically, the Project Executive negotiates the Owner contract, serves as the main contact for the Project Manager on budget, billing and client satisfaction, and ensures the fiscal success of the project.

Higher education project experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in business judgment and all financial and profitability aspects of projects under your jurisdiction

Participate in the work acquisition process, developing project budgets and schedules to achieve profitability objectives

Set milestones and assign staff qualified to handle the scope and complexity of the project

Work with clients, owners, architects and subcontractors to develop relationships that exceed Suffolk’s standards

Provide oversight of resources from start-up through closeout and ensure the Owner’s budget, schedule, quality and Suffolk profitability objectives are met

Act as the common thread owning the project from Pre-Construction through Closeout and beyond, including:

High-level oversight from beginning to end (budget, costs, events, performance, progress)

Ensure day-to-day operations transition effectively to Project Managers and Superintendents

Mentor, train and coach staff to meet Suffolk standards

Represent Suffolk to Owners, Architects, Consultants, Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors

Project Acquisition:

Engage to understand owner needs, represent Suffolk capabilities and help close opportunities

Review projects for challenges affecting budget/profitability

Leverage industry relationships to generate leads and follow through to acquisition

Participate in RFP responses and interview preparation as requested

Participate in Contract negotiations as requested

Project Start Up/Turnover/Pre-Construction:

Assign appropriate project staff

Approve pre-mobilization activities

Ensure turnover between Preconstruction and Operations

Lead pre-construction efforts with estimates to develop budgets, schedules and logistics

Project Operations:

Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, quality and profitability objectives

Maintain understanding of the Suffolk/Owner Contract and ensure compliance

Visit sites regularly to monitor performance and lead corrective actions to bring projects in on schedule and under budget if feasible

People:

Monitor and evaluate Project Manager and Superintendent staff assignments

Develop the project team

Assist in sourcing and screening candidates; mentor and train to align talent with project scope

Financial Performance:

Cash Management

Accounts Receivable

Accurate Financial Forecasting

PM/Ledger economics with understanding of contingencies and savings potential

Schedule Performance:

Assist in baseline schedule development

Monitor schedule performance

Initiate Lean Planning processes and ensure SOP compliance

Safety:

Champion jobsite safety and implement Suffolk Safety Program

Ensure budget includes necessary safety funding

Meeting Management:

Attend and chair weekly project meetings as needed

Client Relationships:

Maintain ongoing client contact to gauge performance and communicate with the project team

Represent Suffolk on the project team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 10-15 years of construction management experience for a large-scale general contractor or CM at Risk

Self-perform experience a plus

In-depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction practices

Experience leading multiple project teams and developing direct reports

Experience with varying project sizes, complexities and sectors

Ability to manage and embrace change; adapt to new processes

Must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, Caring

Our good faith estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is a base salary of $210,000 - $280,000 if based in the San Francisco market. Individual pay decisions will vary based on experience and qualifications. Suffolk also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Working Conditions Regular sitting, talking, keyboard use, and light physical activity; office environment with possible jobsite walking. Visual requirements include near and far vision and depth perception.

EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. Suffolk will not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment.

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