Project Executive, General Contracting Services

Description

• Mentor and develop staff, fostering expertise in both commercial and government contracting.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback in collaboration with department leadership.
• Enforce company safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations.
• Oversee implementation of QA/QC plans and conduct periodic site inspections.
• Ensure adherence to scheduled milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead all phases of complex ground-up and renovation projects, particularly for government facilities and infrastructure.
• Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.
• Support contract negotiation, scope definition, and subcontractor prequalification with an emphasis on government requirements.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with contract scope, schedule, safety, and federal contracting standards.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement on all projects.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for federal, state, and municipal clients, consultants, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate critical path activities to ensure timely project delivery.
• Provide overall direction and leadership to project teams, including Project Managers, Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and Superintendents.
• Oversee design team collaboration, value engineering, and early procurement strategies.
• Oversee development of master project schedules using tools such as Primavera or MS Project.
• Monitor cash flow, cost control, and profit margins throughout the project.
• Review and approve change orders, invoices, and pay applications.
• Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.
• Ensure timely and organized project closeout including punch list completion, commissioning, and turnover documentation.
• Lead project planning and strategy, aligning construction activities with the Sevan's business objectives.
• Provide regular project status updates, reports, and executive summaries to stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting, scheduling, risk analysis, and constructability reviews with a focus on federal acquisition and compliance standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• Conduct regular project team meetings to ensure coordination, accountability, and alignment with objectives.
• Negotiate, issue, and manage owner and subcontractor agreements, including government contracts.
• Resolve disputes and ensure strong working relationships are maintained.
• Manage client expectations and lead project debriefs and closeout meetings.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.
• Oversee submission of final O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built drawings.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of construction means and methods, cost control, scheduling, and safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or 10–15 years of progressive construction experience with a general contractor.
• Proficiency in construction software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera).
• Proven success delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, education, or multi-family projects with a general contractor.
• OSHA 30, or ability to acquire, is required
• LEED Accreditation or experience with sustainable building practices is preferred
• State/local General Contractors license is preferred.
• PMP and CQMC preferred.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance