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Vitality Group | Recruiting Firm | Construction & Real Estate Development

Project Executive - Construction - Education

Vitality Group | Recruiting Firm | Construction & Real Estate Development, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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As a Senior Project Executive, you will be a leader and strategist for the Tennessee Education Division. The Senior Project Executive provides leadership, direction and support to Project Engineers, Superintendents and Project Managers on multiple projects from preconstruction through close-out.

As the Senior Project Executive, you are responsible for the overall profitability and success of each project and the business unit as a whole, and deliver successful outcomes on all assigned projects: achieving targeted metrics for safety, profitability, schedule adherence, quality and client relations. The Project Executive leads and/or participates in corporate duties as assigned, including creating and maintaining business systems, and processes that support achievement of vision, mission and strategic objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 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 Precon groups.

Leads negotiated sales efforts including differentiation strategy, proposal management and interview preparation.

Oversees all assigned project bids and new work proposals. Involves and utilizes the estimating team in preparing budgets and proposals.

Maintains positive working relationships with clients & architect and/or engineer contacts to facilitate successful project execution.

Builds effective relationships with clients, vendors, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support Company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.

Actively participates in industry, client, and community events.

Collaboratively leads project teams to achieve optimum results on projects and the highest levels of team accomplishment. Supports and fosters effective communication between field and office teams.

Responsible for fostering company safety culture and accountability on all projects.

Leads and motivates diverse teams to achieve high levels of performance. Establishes and fosters team environment.

Identifies and communicates staffing needs, participates in company recruitment efforts, identifying candidates and persuading them to join the company.

Provides stewardship for, and is actively engaged in, company initiatives such as mentoring, succession planning and the development of team members for future career opportunities.

Construction Management

Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of Company policies and procedures.

Oversees the development of a comprehensive Project Schedule, regular updates, and manages delays to assure all projects are completed within the contractual duration.

Directs multiple projects in various stages of development.

Reviews work of Project Managers to ensure client satisfaction, contract terms, schedule terms and safety are consistent with Company agreements and policies.

Advises and champions continuous improvement to enhance and improve company procedures, practices, policies.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent.

10+ years

with a Top ENR General Contractor

preferred.

Extensive experience and knowledge working with regulatory agencies throughout the critical construction process.

Ability to manage multiple projects at once while maintaining high levels of performance on cost, quality, and safety.

Proven ability to manage and perform as necessary all aspects of construction operations and sales including proposals, interviews, estimating, scheduling, cost management, buyout, contract negotiations, and staff management.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proven ability to solve complex problems in a collaborative, team-based culture.

If you are interested in learning more and meet the qualification of the position requirements listed above, please reach out and we can schedule a quick call so you can better understand the company of record, their team, their history, track record, culture, strategies, vision and the opportunity for you and if it makes sense or not.

All inquiries are confidential.

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