Project Executive

Brief Description

The Project Executive provides strategic operational leadership and direction to Project Management functions. Additionally, this position acts as the key contact for assigned clients and contributes to the acquisition of new account opportunities for the organization. The Project Executive participates in work procurement and Preconstruction, seeks to economize the use of resources and money, ensures operational excellence, and actively manages project team’s continuing education and development.

• Ensure compliance and operational excellence in the following areas: contract review, estimating, business unit turnover coordination, risk management, and performance.
• Support project bidding, including reviewing bid requirements, assisting with Bid Team assignments, reviewing scope coverage, assisting in Bid Schedule development, and assisting in creating General Conditions budget.
• Participate in successful project buyout.
• Accountable for ongoing safety on jobsites: review and mitigate accident trends; enforce course corrections to ensure safety, quality, profitability, and on-time results.
• Visit each project site regularly to stay updated on construction activities.
• Provide feedback to Estimating/Pre-Construction on projects for use in future bidding or negotiations.
• Elevate and participate in all legal matters.
• Recruit, train, review, and supervise project personnel; contribute to selection, training, and development for key positions.
• Create learning and development partnerships with team members to aid career growth.
• Assist with the creation of cross-functional teams & group project plans for a solution‑oriented environment.
• Conduct crucial conversations regarding employee performance and development.
• Maintain and expand existing account and client relationships; be the “owner” of each new and existing account assigned, and the client’s main point of contact.
• Contribute to the Business Unit Leader and Business Development Manager’s process in identifying new account and project opportunities by market sector and geography; share in developing Account Plans accordingly.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal and presentation development. Work closely with the Business Development Manager and Marketing team to write appropriate narratives and to review deliverables.
• Partner regularly with Business Development to participate in and attend networking and industry/client events; participate in client entertainment activities as appropriate.
• Participate in the review and management of the assigned project development plans & budgets.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Leader to monitor process management compliance with reporting related to corporate policy and the contract documents.
• Work with Business Development Manager to develop Individual Project Pursuit Plans.
• Actively cultivate and maintain a “sales culture” on an everyday basis.
• Perform duties as assigned.

• Leadership
• Financial Acumen
• Mentorship
• Influence
• Developing Others
• Enterprise Perspective
• Change Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Brand Steward

• Occasional heavy lifting (20+ lbs./13.6+ kg); common exertion of up to 10 lbs of force.
• Strong manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers).
• Job performed indoors in a construction office and at job sites (indoor and outdoor); protective safety gear (hard hat, glasses) required onsite. Activities include extended periods of sitting, movement, and extensive work at a computer and phone.
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather, if needed; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing construction projects with thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures.
• Certified Project Management Professional preferred.

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Business Development and Sales

Construction