PROJECT EXECUTIVE- OPERATIONS

Position: Operations Executive About Us At Lewis, where every employee is an owner, our people are empowered to make decisions to meet the goals of our clients. We are passionate about our work and driven to build quality buildings that stand the test of time. With fulfillment as one of our six core values, Lewis has a collaborative and supportive culture committed to the success and development of our people. A 100% employee-owned company, Lease Crutcher Lewis offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Position Summary Leader and strategist of one or more market segments, including related branding, business development, and sales activities. Work with senior management to develop strategic, long-range plans to achieve market segment objectives. Deliver preconstruction services as required by the contract and as required to prepare project teams for success. Duties include: estimating, value analysis, scheduling, constructability review, safety planning, design management, vendor buyout and preparation of site logistics. Deliver successful outcomes on all assigned projects: achieving targeted metrics for safety, profitability, schedule adherence, quality and client relations. Lead and/or participate in corporate duties as assigned; create and maintain business systems and processes that support achievement of vision, mission and strategic objectives. Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities Client Development Develop and execute strategies for obtaining new project opportunities. Identify potential clients and project leads in targeted segments, research background data, prioritize pursuits with other Project Executives, and coordinate efforts with Marketing and Preconstruction groups. Lead negotiated sales efforts including differentiation strategy, proposal management and interview preparation. Oversee all assigned project bids and new work proposals, involving the estimating team in preparing budgets and proposals. Maintain positive working relationships with clients and architect/engineer contacts to facilitate successful project execution. Build effective relationships with clients, vendors, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect company values and meet or exceed customer expectations. Actively participate in industry, client, and community events to enhance the Lewis brand. People Leadership Collaboratively lead project teams to achieve optimum results and maintain effective communication between field and office teams. Foster a strong safety culture and accountability on all projects. Lead and motivate diverse teams to achieve high performance and establish a positive team environment. Identify staffing needs, participate in recruitment, and persuade candidates to join the company. Demonstrate leadership skills to overcome challenges, direct others, and address conflicts. Model Lewis’ core values and contribute to the company’s overall success. Provide stewardship for initiatives such as mentoring, succession planning, and development of team members for future opportunities. Safety Lead, promote and ensure team compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Conduct monthly safety reviews, share results, and recommend corrective action as needed. Respond to jobsite crises in accordance with Lewis policies. Own personal safety responsibilities and ensure workers return home safely each day. Conduct required monthly safety inspections and ensure teammates perform the required inspections. Support incident investigations and contribute to safety-based planning during preconstruction and planning phases. Contracts/Risk Management Negotiate contract terms in partnership with the President or Vice President. Identify risk and solve complex problems; negotiate with Owners and oversee subcontractor negotiations to protect margins. Maintain knowledge of key contract terms and ensure compliance with critical terms and conditions. Preconstruction Collaborate with Estimating and Preconstruction Teams to assemble required deliverables for clients. Integrate company standards and formats to align with client expectations. Produce estimates, schedules, logistics, safety plans, buyout, constructability reviews and other preconstruction deliverables. Develop schedules for construction teams and ensure projects are fully staffed. Construction Management Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards. Develop and maintain a comprehensive Project Schedule and manage delays to meet contractual durations. Direct multiple projects in various stages of development. Oversee project performance, including status, schedule, cost control, and change management. Review work of Project Managers to ensure client satisfaction and alignment with contracts and policies. Represent Lewis on matters of current events and KPI reporting. Promote company policies on employees, safety, administration, labor relations, and public relations. Encourage continuous improvement of company procedures, practices, and policies. Financial Acumen Manage financial aspects of contracts to protect client and company interests. Identify and resolve potential risks and design deficiencies cost-effectively. Analyze business drivers and develop strategies to identify opportunities and provide value-added services to improve performance. Responsible for budget preparation, cost control, cash flow management, and financial tracking and reporting. Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or related field. Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial construction management overseeing multiple, multi-million dollar projects and negotiated GMP commercial building projects. Extensive experience with regulatory agencies throughout critical construction processes. Ability to manage multiple projects with focus on cost, quality and safety. Proven ability to manage all aspects of construction operations and sales including proposals, interviews, estimating, scheduling, cost management, buyout, contract negotiations, and staff management. Working knowledge of BIM required. Proven ability to hire, develop and lead high-performance teams. Proven ability in budget preparation, cost estimating and control, financial tracking and reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software; preferred Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Familiarity with CMiC or other planning tools preferred. Proven ability to solve complex problems in a collaborative, team-based culture. OSHA 10. Equal Opportunity Lease Crutcher Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by law.

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