Project Executive

Summary The McDonnel Group is a values driven organization which views our talented team of professionals as our greatest asset. We invest in ongoing professional development and education, we encourage industry and professional involvement in our community, we offer competitive compensation which rewards employees for performance, and offer bonus opportunities for all employees for contributing to our growth through employee referrals and business development efforts.

It is our mission to provide comprehensive construction services and deliver the highest standards to our valued clients. We can only fulfill our mission through our people, and their innovative and motivated approach to the work. Project Management sets the Field up for success by working with the client and subcontractors.

The Project Executive is expected to manage, supervise, support, be responsible for, and develop the project staff of at least three active projects. A Project Executive’s responsibilities include but are not limited to, consolidated reporting to executive management, effective problem resolution, training and development of direct reports to increase the company’s capacity, business development/job procurement ensuring job administration that adheres to the prime contract and subcontracts, the management of multiple project staffs to ensure timely and accurate updates of the project schedule, effective quality control on all projects, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting of job costs.

Essential Job Functions Reporting to Company Executives Monthly Reporting

Fee and contingency projections

Labor reporting

Compliance verification for: contract filings, NTP dates, warranty periods, lien periods, retainage billings, GL insurance, builders' risk insurance, prime contract bonds, subcontract bonds

Reporting of any open claims

Payment statuses, including cash flows

Problem Resolution

High-level problem identification/resolution for problems associated with contracts, changes, negotiations, design-related issues, personnel, etc.

Reporting plan/strategy for resolving issues on the project. Reports should be thorough to identify all risks associated with the problem, and a plan to manage/resolve them. Regular updates regarding the status of issues until they are closed

Subcontract Processing

Responsible for reviewing subcontracts in DocuSign before the executive signature. Subcontracts should all be properly vetted to ensure they are ready for executive signature.

Change Order Processing

Responsible for reviewing changes in DocuSign prior to executive signature. Subcontracts should all be properly vetted to ensure they are ready for executive signature.

Training and Developing Direct Reports Training / Teaching / Ensuring compliance of TMG standard protocols and procedures

Proper delegation of direct reports to ensure risk is managed across projects, but that growth opportunities are provided to individuals demonstrating growth ability

Hiring of staff members

Creation and management of PIP plans when required

Coordinating with HR to ensure staff are following career development paths and training

Employee reviews

Overseeing Project Administrators Project administrators are keeping project compliance up to date.

Responsible for ensuring project admin-related risk controls are in place, current, and accurate

Responsible for ensuring admins understand and follow TMG processes and protocols on projects

Responsible for assisting with any questions related to project-specific policies and protocols

Business Development / Job Procurement Seeking out and reporting project leads

Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, and key subcontractors

Organizational participation to keep a pulse on local markets

Responsibilities The Project Executive is responsible for ensuring that their staff is performing their responsibilities, and understands that at times, the Project Executive may need to function as a Project Manager depending on the stage, size of the project, and workload across the project management department. A Project Executive should lead by example and step in as required to ensure the proper management of projects. The Project Executive should:

Positively represents TMG as the most sought-after construction partner and employer of choice within the industry and the community.

Consistently contributes to and promotes a positive company culture.

Believes in and exemplifies the TMG Core Values: (1) Work Ethic, (2) Solution Oriented, (3) Project Excellence, (4) Client Centric, (5) Professionalism

Assists with TMG’s positive revenue and profitability

Markets the TMG Mission, Vision, and Brand Promise externally and internally.

Maintains knowledge and is familiar with TMG marketing, statistical, and project-related information necessary to discuss and sell the company

Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners.

Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships

Competencies Embraces the role of mentor for their team, encouraging continuous performance development for team members

Places importance on sustaining and improving upon positive company culture

Can create a cohesive team built on mutual trust; Creates and maintains psychological safety for those on their team and throughout the organization

Has the ability and places importance on demonstrating empathy for others

Encourages their team to maintain a healthy balance of work/life

Checks in with team members proactively and regularly, helping them prioritize tasks and align their work with our corporate strategy

Demonstrates respectful behavior toward employees at all levels of the organization

Portrays and exhibits a professional presence in the communities we currently serve, in communities we may serve in the future, and through social media outlets.

This position requires risk analysis, critical thinking, and the ability to provide solutions to the benefit of the company and projects Ability to work autonomously within the company’s policies, procedures, and standards

A thorough understanding of contracts and contract law

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills, multitasking, and meeting multiple deadlines.

Operationally focused; detail-oriented but able to grasp the big picture

Excellent people skills, able to manage, motivate, and discipline if necessary

Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Construction / Project Management, or equivalent required

10+ years project management experience within the general construction industry, in the commercial space, or the like

Proven history of managing project teams

Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and project management software; familiarity with P6 and Procore is a plus

The candidate will have a history of proven leadership abilities (communication, relationship building, training & development, employment decisions) as well as commercial project management experience

Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal, driving, and drug screen successfully

Must possess a current and valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record

Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to use close vision to read engineering blueprints and reduced-size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates, spreadsheets, summaries, and other documents in either hard copy or computer monitor. Must be able to converse on the telephone and in person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files, and use personal computers and calculators. The employee will periodically need to lift and/or carry heavy documents such as specifications and/or equipment, weighing up to seventy-five pounds.

EEO Statement The McDonnel Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affi...

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