Project Executive - Mechanical Construction - Nationwide

This individual will provide high level project oversight, leadership to a project management team, setting expectations & objectives as well as all financial aspects of assigned responsibilities. This individual is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, planning and talent development for team members. Develop client relationships that lead to future sales.

Safety:

Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety:

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
• Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.

Operations Management (Scope & Schedule), Leadership & Strategic Planning:

Operations Management:

• Ensure the project team manages all project documentation, preplanning, project hand-off, prefab, job set-up, policies, procedures, schedules, resources, etc.
• Monitor and oversee project financial performance. Coach and advise PMs and Superintendents in preparation for monthly PM reviews. Attend PM reviews.
• Monitor, encourage and promote safety on projects.
• Improve the success of negotiating changes on a given project by coaching, advising and leading team members through the process. Attend negotiations as needed.
• Oversee and/or perform pre-construction activities.

Leadership:

• Coach, mentor and develop team members.
• Work collaboratively with other leaders to plan for workforce needs to support and drive the project.
• Coach and manage performance and goals for team. Motivate and inspire the team to achieve and surpass goals.
• Build and cultivate an effective team to support and drive business goals/objectives.
• Recruit and interview candidates to build an effective team.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop, lead and support strategic initiatives for the group, division and/or company.
• Actively participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned.

Cost:

Estimation:

• Oversee and/or perform estimation process for project requirements and scope changes ensuring the team coordinates with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Oversee and/or assist/prepare scope/proposal letter.

Financial Management:

• Oversee and ensure assigned projects are meeting financial objectives, are tracked, monitored and reported on a regular basis. This includes but not limited to: labor productivity, weekly PDCA, risk management, communications, purchasing, billings, collection issues, PM reviews, etc.

Relationships & Sales:

Develop, Build & Maintain relationships:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors).
• Actively participate in industry associations and networking events.

Manage Sales Process:

• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.
• Attend customer outings and events.
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders.
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned team proposals, including but not limited to estimating and proposal writing.

Other tasks & duties:

• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.

 

What we're looking for in you

 

• Must be willing to travel
• 15+yrs of construction Project Management experience
• 15+yrs of strong understanding of mechanical systems
• 15+yrs of ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• 15+yrs of knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• 15+yrs Business administration and management principles including, but not limited to:
  • Company operations and financials
  • Business finance
  • Customer relations
  • Business development and project sales strategies
  • Legal aspects of construction industry
  • Leadership

Your life at Harris
 As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!  

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.  

Harris Benefits + Compensation   

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

 Visit our Careers Page for additional benefits details: https://www.harriscompany.com/careers/employee-benefits-at-a-glance  

 Pay Range: $142,221 - $213,332 per year.  

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.