10+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibilities
Direct experience overseeing multiple projects of varying scopes and sizes
Proven ability to lead successful project teams and develop direct reports
Strong relationship management skills with external entities
Experience with subcontracts and subcontractors
Excellent organizational, team management, problem-solving, and motivational skills
Responsibilities
Build and develop project teams by structuring roles and setting clear goals
Foster strong client relationships through proactive communication and engagement
Maintain vendor and subcontractor relationships for project alignment and future collaboration
Implement the Royal Proven Process across all project phases for consistency and success
Maximize project financial success through effective planning and change management
Identify and mitigate project risks by staying engaged with project status and challenges
Facilitate learning and improvement through debriefs with teams and clients
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Full Job Description
We have a current opening for a Project Executive (PX) for our Building Group in Pleasanton, CA.
Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:
Build the people within the project team to facilitate their growth and the capabilities of the overall team:
Structure the department to adequately staff project teams, taking into account the individual strengths of each team member and the needs of the projects.
Create clarity of roles and responsibilities for teams on each project and set goals with the team for project success.
Coach and develop project teams for successful accomplishment of their own Key Results. Create culture of continuous improvement through learning and feedback.
Develop growth plans for team members and anticipate future staffing needs for executing project plans.
Promote collaboration and innovation at all levels.
Build Relationships with the Client:
Identify current and potential "Blue & Green" clients and implement strategy for maintaining these relationships at all levels of the project team.
Personally develop relationships with leadership of these top clients that results in proactive two-way communication and feedback.
Engage with clients before, during and after the project - identifying and meeting their needs, objectives and challenges.
Facilitate project team collaboration with the client for win-win scenarios that positively impact the project.
Implement plans to monitor and improve relationships with "Yellow & Red" clients to mitigate risk.
Build Relationships with Vendors & Subcontractors:
Build and maintain relationships that positively impact alignment on a project, procuring future work and collaborating through challenges.
Ensure project teams are engaging with subs and vendors timely and constructively for mutual success.
Communicate subcontractor and vendor strengths and weaknesses with Support Operations and Preconstruction/Estimating that could affect future work or relationships.
Engage in industry associations and events to continuously identify potential subs and vendors and their possible alignment with Royal on future work.
Implement the Royal Proven Process on all projects:
Client Discovery: Assess client (company and project team) alignment on culture and shared values.
Proposal Phase: Ensure project teams have clarity on bid time scope, Royal's value add over the competition, bid time negotiations and client expectations of our contract.
Project Kickoff: Facilitate successful startup internally and with client to create project team alignment and planning.
Construction: Collaborate with Field Ops Manager and Superintendents to ensure the crews have all the information and resources needed from project teams, for strong performance during construction.
Milestone Check-In: facilitate check in with client to ensure project teams are meeting or exceeding expectations. Make adjustments where needed to improve performance.
Closeout: Ensure a strong project finish and closeout, with project teams delivering timely closeout deliverables and completion of the work.
Debrief & Learn: Facilitate the opportunity for our teams to debrief and learn, both internally and with the client.
Maximize project financial success through effective startup, preplanning and change management.
Ensure positive cash flow through timely buy out and release of materials and subcontractors, balanced with accurate and timely billings.
Ensure project teams are submitting timely and accurate change order pricing/negotiation and provide support in negotiating difficult change orders or claims with the client or subs and vendors.
Monitor and manage project team performance against budget, schedule projections and correct allocation of resources.
Identify and mitigate potential risk on the project by staying actively engaged in project status, activities, challenges & opportunities.
Ensure teams understand contract scope, notice requirements, schedule requirements, applicable regulatory compliance and rights/remedies/obligations by law.
Review CTCs performed by Project Managers, assess variances from budget, and actively engage in projects that are slipping or facing challenges to create a plan for improvement.
Support project teams in resolving challenges and conflicts with clients and subs by identifying concerns and facilitating meaningful conversations to create a unified game plan for the project.
Requirements
10+ years of experience within project management role with increasing responsibilities
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Direct experience overseeing multiple projects of varying scopes/sizes
Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities
Experienced dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
Excellent organizational, team management, problem-solving and motivational skills
Safety & Physical Requirements
Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).
