Project Executive (Federal Projects)

fs3|Hodges • Full-time • Anaheim, CA, US • 3w ago

Description

The Project Executive of Federal Projects will provide overall direction and supervision of projects including oversight of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Administrators, establish operational priorities, maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, consultants, and establish and execute plans for financial success. The Project Executive will direct project reporting requirements and lead business development pursuits, proposals and interviews.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate leads and pursue business development opportunities
Lead the work acquisition process including development of profitability plans, coordination with inter-department staff, oversight proposal development, and management of interview preparation activities
Identify and communicate RFP pursuit strategy to inform project approach, staffing, estimate, risks, schedule, and logistics development
Assign qualified staff to properly manage project scope and complexities
Manage the preconstruction phase working closely with preconstruction, scheduling, and estimating teams to develop project budgets, schedules, logistics, identify project risks, and coordinate constructability reviews
Provide oversight across all phases of the project from preconstruction to close-out, providing continuity from start to finish
Establish a customer satisfaction action plan and ensure proper execution
Identify project challenges and suggest solutions to achieve project objectives and profitability
Negotiate owner contracts and oversee administration of subcontract development
Provide high-level supervision across multiple projects. Lead and direct as needed to ensure goals are established and project objectives are met
Oversee and attend weekly owner meetings and visit project sites regularly to monitor project performance, costs, schedule, quality, safety, and project profitability. Provide leadership in responding to challenges and addressing client concerns
Maintain client contact throughout the project duration to encourage communication and gauge team performance
Build and maintain relationships with owners, OPM's, consultants, government authorities and subcontractors
Mentor, train, and coach staff to meet/exceed performance standards and to attain professional growth. Perform performance evaluations for reports every 6 months
Ensure staff is trained and in compliance with corporate Standard Operating Procedures
Assist in interviewing potential new hire candidates
Must be flexible to travel as needed

Requirements

Required Experience

10+ years of experience within Construction Management (Owner's Representative) and at least 5 years of federal government project experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field required, master's degree preferred
Background in development client business on the federal level
Previous oversight and mentorship project staff
Experience leading multiple project teams on large scale projects
Basic understanding of Schedule software, principles and logic is required
Professional license (CCM, DBIA, AIA, PE, etc.) is preferred

Benefits