Project Executive at Per Se Group

Summary
Per Sé Group is working with an ENR top-ranked Mechanical contractor looking to hire a Mechanical Project Executive. This individual will provide high level project oversight, leadership to a project management team, setting expectations & objectives as well as all financial aspects of assigned responsibilities. This individual is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, planning and talent development for team members. Develop client relationships that lead to future sales.

Responsibilities

• Work with the general contractor in the development of the overall project schedule
• Develop weekly and bi-weekly plans to support and drive the schedule
• Review, organize, and distribute drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs and more
• Procurement management
• Help prepare project estimates as needed
• Manage and track all financial and reporting
• Develop and maintain relationships with both general contractors and owners

Preferred Skills and Expertise

• 10+ years of experience of Project Management in the HVAC/Mechanical construction space
• Large-scale commercial and/or industrial construction project background required
• BS in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Safety:

Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety:

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
• Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe.

Operations Management (Scope & Schedule), Leadership & Strategic Planning:

Operations Management:

• Ensure the project team manages all project documentation, preplanning, project hand-off, prefab, job set-up, policies, procedures, schedules, resources, etc.
• Monitor and oversee project financial performance. Coach and advise PMs and Superintendents in preparation for monthly PM reviews. Attend PM reviews.
• Monitor, encourage and promote safety on projects.
• Improve the success of negotiating changes on a given project by coaching, advising and leading team members through the process. Attend negotiations as needed.
• Oversee and/or perform pre-construction activities.

Leadership:

• Coach, mentor and develop team members.
• Work collaboratively with other leaders to plan for workforce needs to support and drive the project.
• Coach and manage performance and goals for team. Motivate and inspire the team to achieve and surpass goals.
• Build and cultivate an effective team to support and drive business goals/objectives.
• Recruit and interview candidates to build an effective team.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop, lead and support strategic initiatives for the group, division and/or company.
• Actively participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned.

Cost:

Estimation:

• Oversee and/or perform estimation process for project requirements and scope changes ensuring the team coordinates with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Oversee and/or assist/prepare scope/proposal letter.  

Financial Management:

• Oversee and ensure assigned projects are meeting financial objectives, are tracked, monitored and reported on a regular basis. This includes but not limited to: labor productivity, weekly PDCA, risk management, communications, purchasing, billings, collection issues, PM reviews, etc.

Relationships & Sales:

Develop, Build & Maintain relationships:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors).
• Actively participate in industry associations and networking events.

Manage Sales Process:

• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future.
• Attend customer outings and events.
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders.
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned team proposals, including but not limited to estimating and proposal writing. 

Other tasks & duties:

• Other tasks and duties may be necessary due to project specific conditions, and as directed.

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