Swinerton

DFH & Specialties Project Executive

Swinerton$90K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of field construction management experience with supervisory responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for effective team management.
  • Proficient drafting and computer skills essential for project management.
  • Solid understanding of contract law and project accounting principles.
  • Extensive knowledge of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating).

Responsibilities

  • Perform all essential Senior Project Manager duties effectively.
  • Review and approve estimates and schedules for assigned projects.
  • Facilitate turnover from estimating to project team, ensuring budget alignment.
  • Supervise subcontract bidding and approve contracts and purchase orders.
  • Lead project planning through effective job start meetings and planning sessions.
  • Ensure compliance with cost control standards throughout project execution.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor qualified construction personnel for project teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Supportive work environment prioritizing safety and quality standards.
  • Engagement in client relationships and business development initiatives.
  • Accessibility to resources and tools for project success.
  • Participation in presentations and proposal preparations.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Overall management of the operations and administration of assigned projects with bottom line profit accountability.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Able to perform all essential Senior Project Manager responsibilities
• Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned negotiated projects and hard bid jobs.
• Facilitate job turnover process from estimating to project team - sign off on budget& fee.
• Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations complying with Division procedures. Approve all subcontracts and major material purchase orders.
• Review contract terms and conditions and assist Operations Manager in contract negotiations. Ensure that "recap of contract highlights" has been prepared.
• Lead project planning, including conducting job start meetings and planning sessions.
• Ensure that scheduling procedures are followed - baseline schedule, monthly updates, three week rolling schedule.
• Ensure that cost control is set up and maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Lead and supervise project mobilization and job set up. Ensure that project is properly staffed and that they have all the tools and resources needed.
• Recruit, train, mentor and oversee supervision of qualified construction personnel.
• Supervise the activities of project team to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality standards.
• Make periodic job visits and reviews and report accurate status to Operations Manager. Enforce "Special Risk Alert Policy."
• Maintain a positive cash flow and ensure timely progress payments.
• Ensure timely job closeout and closed job reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate management reports, including "Jobs in Progress."
• Ensure each project team member's compliance with their job descriptions and responsibilities and conduct formal employee performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Maintain continued client contact on current projects.
• Work with Business Development to develop new or renewed client relationships.
• Attend proposal presentations and assist in preparation of presentation materials (schedule, budgets, charts and graphs.)
• Assist Division Manager in other non-operating functions as required.
• Monitor and manage bottom line profit of assigned projects.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Field construction management experience (10 years, including supervisory skills)
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Drafting and computer skills
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)

About Swinerton

Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
Learn more about Swinerton
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1888

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