Project Executive

Yates Construction

$125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
  • 15+ years of experience as General Contractor (GC)
  • Experience in medium to large datacenter projects ($100M+)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in contract terms impacting project profitability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to motivate teams and build client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead project performance and client relations
  • Generate leads using industry contacts
  • Participate in RFP processes and contract negotiations
  • Develop project budgets and schedules with Pre-Con team
  • Assemble and lead project teams
  • Monitor project performance and compliance on-site
  • Champion the project safety program

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities and project diversity
  • Engagement in high-stakes datacenter projects
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a project team
  • Support for professional development and networking
  • Company values emphasizing safety, integrity, and commitment
Full Job Description
Position: Project Executive • Data Center

Location: Vernon, TX - Traveling

Job Summary:

This position will provide overall leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. The Project Executive will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree • Construction Management or Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of GC experience.
  • Multiple medium to large datacenter project experience ($100M+) is required
  • Must share our Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Passion, and Commitment.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the judgment to know when to escalate issues up the chain of command
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented, and the ability to multi-task
  • Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions that impact project profitability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and clients
  • A proven track record of motivating project team to exceed project goals
  • Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner
  • Self-Motivated, and self-confident
  • Ability to develop client relationships to gain future work
  • Ability to recruit and build a project team.

Primary Duties:
  • Project Acquisition
  • Using industry contacts to generate leads
  • Participate in RFP process
  • Participate in Contract negotiations as needed
  • Pre-Construction / Project Start-up
  • Work with Pre-Con team to develop budgets and schedules
  • Assemble project Team
  • Lead Turnover Meeting between Pre-Con and Project Team.
  • Project Operations
  • Thoroughly understand contract and ensure project team understands and is compliant
  • Visit project site regularly to monitor performance
  • Monitor and evaluate performance of project team
  • Full understanding of Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting and P&L for project
  • Assist project staff with Baseline Schedule development
  • Assist project team Lean/Last Planner processes
  • Champion project safety program and performance
  • Client Management
  • Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client communication?


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