Project Executive

Location: Quanah, TX (rotational and local candidates considered)

Construction: DEPCON

The Opportunity

As Project Executive, you will be accountable for the overall success of projects you oversee. This role will provide a daily leadership of their project team(s) and play a crucial role in nurturing our existing client relationships. This role requires strong leadership, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of date center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will endure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Furthermore, this role will encompass key areas such as business development to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and cost-effectively.

The Project Executive will oversee multiple projects, manage project administration, and handle, complex, integrated initiatives. They will maintain a Project Manager mindset to ensure accuracy and efficiency from all team members and company representatives, while also fostering a strong relationship with the client.

This is a field-based position assigned to active construction project sites as determined by business needs. The primary work location will be the project site, and regular on-site attendance is required. Project assignments and work locations may change throughout employment.

This role requires 100% travel and may involve assignments at project sites nationwide.

Work schedules may include weekends, holidays, extended hours, and overtime as needed to support project requirements. Specific schedules and shift times will be communicated by management and may be modified based on business needs.

What you will do?

• OVERALL PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY: Ensure complete oversight of the project, aligning with design specifications, budget constraints, and timeliness.
• COMMUNICATION LEADER: Facilitate clear and consistent communications among all project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external partners. Develop and implement communication plans to ensure timely and accurate information flow. Address and resolve any communication barriers or issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• WORK PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT: Plan, direct, and manage divisional work plans, including construction projects and facilities services. Assign tasks to staff, review contracts for compliance, and address discrepancies as needed.
• CAPITAL PLANNING & BUDGET ADMINISTRATION: Act as the main liaison for both internal and external stakeholders regarding capital planning and construction efforts. Supervise and help develop budgets for facilities services and construction projects. Monitor expenditures and approve costs as necessary.
• GOAL DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING: Collaborate in the creation and implementation of divisional goals. Recommend and initiate actions to meet these objectives while participating in strategic planning activities.
• AGENCY OVERSIGHT & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: Serve as the company's representative, providing oversight for all third-party agencies, vendors, and contractors. Oversee the development of RFQ's, RFP's, bids, contracts, and proposals for construction and facility operations. Represent the company in negotiations and administration of contracts with external agencies, vendors, architects, engineers, and operators.
• SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES: Develop and implement programs to maintain safe, functional, secure, clean, and orderly facilities, ensuring efficient operations.
• PROBLEM SOLVING AND IMPLEMENTATION: Analyze issues, troubleshoot problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations to achieve desired outcomes.
• PERSONNELL MANAGEMENT: Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff. Coordinate training and professional development, counsel employees on performance issues, and implement disciplinary actions when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or minimum of 15 years of professional constructions experience. Preferred: MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years Construction Management/ Engineering experience with Mission Critical/ Data Center or Heavy Industrial background. Preferred: PMP Certification.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale construction projects with strong knowledge of data center design, construction and operational requirements.
• Utilize BIM ) Building Information Modeling) to enhance project planning, design and construction processes. Implement BIM standards and protocols to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading large cross-functional teams and/or managing people with the ability to assemble and manage productive constructions teams in a large GC environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE: Extensive knowledge of construction methodologies, CSI building codes, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and efficiency in project execution.
• AGREEMENT NAVIGATION: Experience with various Owner/Design/ Contractor agreements, possessing the expertise to effectively navigate project-related issues within the framework of each agreement.
• MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFICIENCY: Proficient in the Microsoft Office suit, particularly PowerPoint for presenting program updates to executive leadership and Excel for creating and maintaining site program and individual project budgets.
• CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE: Intermediate to advanced experience with construction management software, including document control and scheduling tools such as ProCore and P6.
• TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Suite of products, facilitating efficient project management and communication.
• COST PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT: Experience in developing project cost proposals and negotiating terms of agreements between the company and clients, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial goals.
• Works in an office environment. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

How we support you

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards - Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare - Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family's total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind - Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options - A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge - Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth - Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future - Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.