Project Executive I

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General Summary

This position is responsible for leading the procurement, estimating and execution of selected large projects in a Region or Operating Group to ensure project efficiency and compliance of Company policies and procedures. This position is capable of handling multiple projects with aggregate annual revenue of up to $150 million. The Project Executive (PX) will be a member of the Large Project Regional Senior Management Team.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Responsible for the successful pursuit and management of one or more large projects in a Large Project Region to ensure profitable project completion.  Each PX leads the project from pursuit through start up and close out.  

• Lead a collaborative range of functions, including leading estimating team, estimating process and bid reviews for large projects assigned by the LP Regional Manager to ensure efficient use of resources.

• Lead and coordinate efforts of project management team, Regional Management and Group #4 (C&E) to ensure all expectations are communicated and met.

• Participate in design task groups (if alternate procurement) and construction methods meetings to ensure best practices and ways to innovate to maximize competitiveness.

• Work with PM to perform buy-sell analysis for equipment and assesses labor agreements and rates to ensure accuracy and profitability.

• Implement, oversee and support all Project Manager Responsibilities on one or multiple projects to ensure the success of each project.

• Monitor schedule, work plans and project specific reports to ensure project progress is on track and completed on time.

• Oversee and enforce company/project safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.

• Lead the participating region(s) to ensure appropriate resources are provided including estimating, project management, safety, and quality assurance, equipment, controls, forecasting and reporting to ensure profitable projects.

• Support PM with facilitation of joint venture meetings and bid reviews to ensure terms of large projects are communicated and adhered to.

• Oversee project buy-out, close-out and approval of all large purchase orders and subcontractors within limits of authority to ensure budgetary goals are met.

• Review, approve and certify monthly project forecast and monthly project reports to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Manage estimate “hand-off” to project team, assist in project startup, and assist in project closeout.

• Develop, train &mentor Large Project Managers, Engineers, Estimators & Design Build Coordinators for current and future staffing opportunities.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering required.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on large project management experience.

• 15+ years of heavy civil large project experience.

• Core competencies may override years of experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Advanced knowledge of the heavy civil construction large project business, including estimating and construction management.

• Proficient at strategy development and execution.

• Ability to accurately assess the current financial status of projects.

• Ability to accurately forecast the monthly, quarterly, yearly and final results of large projects.

• Ability to develop, lead and participate in a team environment.

• Proficient understanding of equipment types and capabilities.

• Advanced writing and communication skills.

• Proficient knowledge of Granite’s Policies and Procedures.

• Strategic thinker, analytical, organization, innovative and problem solver.

• Inspiring, collaborative, mentors and develops others, builds relationships inside and outside the Company.

• Pace-setting, outspoken commitment to safety and quality and results driven.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing