Position Overview:

The Project Executive (PX) is a construction professional with extensive experience who manages one or more projects at any given time. As the PX, the individual will be responsible for producing strategic execution plans for all Higley Construction projects under their supervision, generating new business, maintaining existing relationships and overseeing training and development of all staff on their projects. This individual will team with all support departments to ensure Higley Construction policy and procedures are followed so that we can ensure project delivery that exceeds the expectations of all stakeholders. This person is ultimately accountable for all aspects of their projects. It is unlikely that any single individual will possess all the credentials and skills we describe below, which represent the company's vision for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates an understanding of the values and ethics that differentiate Higley Construction in the competitive marketplace.
• Demonstration of delivering work results that consistently exceed corporate goals for profitability, schedule, quality, safety, and client relationship management.
• Demonstration of receiving high ratings for client satisfaction, safety performance and project execution on projects he or she leads.
• Possesses an appreciation of the value of building a professional network of industry and community relationships that will help Higley Construction learn about future project opportunities and a commitment to playing an active role in securing future business.
• Demonstrates a commitment to creatively engage and lead in department development and initiatives that develop the group and benefit the company.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully negotiate contract agreements with Subcontractors and material suppliers; and to successfully administer that during a project.
• Demonstrates the ability to negotiate contracts with owners and design teams.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of establishing project schedules, including critical milestone dates; and managing the schedule, holding all project stakeholders- Owner, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors accountable for on-time performance.
• Has a proven record of mentoring junior staff and evaluating them on performance.
• Has a proven history of successfully obtaining work for the firm.
• Is responsible for dispute resolution on projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses advanced competency in business writing and public presentation skills, and is motivated to become a compelling presenter, motivator, and team leader.
• Demonstrates excellence in personal work habits; and the ability to lead their team by example.
• Demonstrates the ability to creatively overcome personnel, project, and competitive challenges on protects which he or she leads.
• Demonstrate "Team" Leadership ability.
• Understands the dedication necessary to be a leader.
• Competent or willing to learn multiple construction software's.
• Understand construction accounting and project cost forecasting.
• Ability to leverage relationships.
• Understands the intricacies of the local market and learns them of new markets.
• Ability to make the call of when to escalate, diffuse or accept risk of a given situation.
• Strong ability and understanding of estimating/preconstruction.

Qualifications:

• Holds at least a four-year engineering, construction management or construction-related degree, or relevant experience.
• A positive if the candidate holds engineering certifications, such as a PE, and industry certifications resulting from memberships in organizations like OSHA, USGBC, CMAA, or ASHE.
• Has at least fifteen (15) years of project management/superintendent experience with increasing responsibility on construction projects.

Why Higley Construction?

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - 100% Employee-Owned
• 25 days of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Health/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• 401k Contributions/Match
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Time Off & Gift Match Program
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Years of Service Awards
• $1,500 Referral Bonus
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Capability for up to 16 hours / week of remote work.
• Casual Friday Policy
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Apparel Allowance
• Enterprise/National Rental Benefits

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following outlines the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Responsibilities include climbing ladders, working on scaffolding, driving motor vehicles, and walking on roofs or other surfaces commonly found in a construction site environment.

Physical Activities: This role requires driving to and from office, jobsites, meetings, client locations, events, and other work-related locations as necessary. It also may require climbing ladders and scaffolding, riding in mobile elevated work platforms at heights of up to 80 feet, and entering and working in confined or tight spaces. It involves remaining in a stationary position-standing or sitting-for extended periods, as well as frequent movement between tasks or worksites, including walking on snow-covered or icy surfaces. The position requires lifting or adjusting objects, including weights ranging from 30 to 50 pounds without difficulty, as well as performing repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, or fingers. Use of hands and arms to handle tools, equipment, and materials is frequent, and tasks may involve operating spray test equipment, construction site tools, power tools, machinery, and heavy equipment. Employees must be able to wear fall protection gear and respiratory protection.

Environmental Conditions: Work may take place in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to high and low temperatures, inclement weather such as rain, wind, and snow, and getting wet during specific tasks. The role may also involve working in dusty environments, areas with extreme noise, poor ventilation, and small or enclosed spaces. In some instances, no adverse environmental conditions are expected.

This list of job requirements is subject to change at any time due to the needs of the business.