Project Executive - DC/Metro

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 15 year’s experience in the A/E/C or Construction Management/Owners Representation field.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal communication, including client focused soft skills and ability to navigate political and difficult situations.
• Proven Leadership skills, mentoring and managing staff.
• Must have knowledge of Construction Management/Owner's Representative experience from project inception to closeout.
• Paste experience in the role as lead construction project manager for both federal and private sector commercial construction projects is highly preferred.
• Must have the ability to achieve and maintain financial control and profit goals for projects.
• Must be proficient in all MS Office and Google applications for professional use.
• Must understand construction management procedures.
• Must be proficient in construction critical path method scheduling and able to effectively work with software such as Primavera Project P6.
• Experience in the use of industry project management and controls software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AutoCADD, Revit, Prolog, Kahua, etc. is highly preferred.
• Must be able to pass background investigation.
• Must be organized, timely, and customer service oriented.
• Must have extreme attention to detail.
• Must have a strong business sense and ability to lead people.
• Must be fluent in project management principles and how to implement project management principles.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Flexibility to travel on occasion for project related meetings and/or events.  Occasional travel for business is required.
• Construction management industry certifications such as ASHE, CMAA, LEED AP, CQM, PMP, etc. are highly preferred.
• Active member and participant in industry events and organizations.  Serving on industry boards is preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead multiple project teams and projects operationally in each phase including pre-construction, construction, close-out, and post-construction services.
• Lead teams and train internal staff resources.
• Lead construction management and owner’s representative duties across multiple projects.
• Adhere to budgetary guidelines, quality, and safety standards.
• Understand contract requirements and manage project team resources accordingly.
• Provide project planning, budgeting, and identify resources needed.
• Manage teams, resources and develop clear objectives/goals for each employee.
• Mentor and coach internal construction management staff. 
• Maintain team alignment and monitor team performance.
• Serve as liaison for all client communication.
• Cultivate excellent client relationships and manage client expectations.
• Ensure team execution and customer satisfaction.
• Strengthen existing client base and actively participate in business development to generate new clients and business for the firm.
• Lead and generate proposals for new opportunities and pursuits.
• Oversee project setup responsibilities including recruiting, vetting, and interviewing new personnel.
• Lead strategy for and direct internal resources regarding proposal development for new pursuits and marketing projects.
• Conduct recruiting and hiring and on-boarding of new company resources. Use industry contacts to find and develop new project team members and company resources.