Project Executive, Mission Critical

Overview

Leads and oversees mission‑critical construction projects, ensuring budget, schedule, quality and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• project oversight
• site visits
• schedule monitoring
• budget planning
• safety leadership
• client relations

Tasks

-Review projects for unique challenges that will impact budget/profitability objectives utilizing Litmus Test -Participate in Contract negotiation as requested -Assign appropriate Project Staff (Includes Project Management and Field Ops Staff) -Assist in sourcing and screening of candidates as requested; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope -Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage project profitability -Responsible for development of entire team -Become the Suffolk representative on the team -Oversight of projects at a high level from beginning to end including budget, costs, unexpected events, general performance, and overall progress against plan -Review and approve the pre-mobilization activities -Visit sites regularly to monitor project performance, schedule, and expenditures with project staff, highlight potential challenges and provide leadership in responding creatively to bring projects in on schedule and under budget, where feasible., and to the standard of quality expected -Ensure that the day-to-day operations of projects are transitioned effectively to Project Managers and Superintendents from Preconstruction when work commences in the field -Work closely with clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors to develop relationships that exceeds the client satisfaction to Suffolk’s demanding standards -Monitor schedule performance -Assist the project team in initiation of Lean Planning processes and workflow -Champion jobsite safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of Suffolk Safety Program -Ensure original project budget includes project appropriate funding -Chair and/or attend weekly project staff meetings -Participate in and contribute to the RFP response process including editing for project specific content, and interview preparation and participation as requested -Participate to understand unique owner needs, to represent Suffolk capabilities and help close potential client -Maintain a thorough understanding of the Suffolk/Owner Contract. Ensure project team understanding of same and that project achieves compliance with -Monitor and evaluate Project Manager and Superintendent staff assignments -Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate appropriate project leads and follow through to acquisition as required -Participate extensively in and the work acquisition process, working to define and develop project budgets and schedules that will achieve profitability objectives taking into account project-specific challenges -Set appropriate milestones and assign staff qualified to handle the scope and complexity of the project -Assist the project staff in the development of the Baseline Schedule -Provide oversight in managing all necessary resources throughout the entire project from start-up through closeout and ensure that the Owner’s expectations regarding budget, schedule, and quality, as well as Suffolk’s profitability objectives are met or exceeded -Represent Suffolk to the Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors -Mentor, train, and coach staff to perform to or exceed Suffolk standards -Provide leadership in business judgment and all financial and profitability aspects of projects under your jurisdiction -Ensure Project Staff understands and is trained in Suffolk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monitor compliance -Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions and communicate relevant information to Project Team -Be the pre-construction lead as requested, working closely with the pre-construction, and estimating teams to develop project specific budgets, schedules, and logistics plans -Ensure Turnover meeting occurs between Preconstruction and Operation teams -Responsible for ensuring that Projects achieve budget, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives

Requirements

• commercial construction
• data center
• mep
• 10-15 yrs
• financial forecasting
• p&l

What You Bring

-In-depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction practices required -Data center and/or heavy MEP system experience a plus -Each set of projects has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond general construction knowledge and experience -Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10-15 years of construction management experience for a large-scale general contractor or CM at Risk firm -Accurate Financial Forecasting -P&L including full understanding of project contingencies, liabilities, and savings potential -Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring -The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems -Experience leading multiple successful project teams including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities

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About Suffolk Construction

-From its Boston headquarters, they expanded through strategic acquisitions in healthcare and regional offices across the US. -Their portfolio spans iconic projects like Wynn Everett casino, GE’s Boston headquarters, major airports, and mixed-use towers. -They offer full-spectrum services: pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build. -They operate Centers of Excellence across sectors such as aviation, mission-critical, education, healthcare, and hospitality. -Their approach combines cutting-edge technologies like AI, VR, and virtual design with collaborative, people-focused execution. -Notable innovations include VR groundbreaking ceremonies and AI-driven risk modeling on complex builds. -Projects range from large-scale casinos and airport terminals to universities, residential towers, and mission-critical facilities. -Despite its scale, they maintain a reputation for a regimented culture and a meritocratic, performance-driven ethos.

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