Construction Project Executive – Life Science Market

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee a significant project valued at over $200MM, or manage a highly intricate individual project or several construction initiatives.

• Direct the planning, design, and implementation phases of the project.

• Assemble and lead teams for proposal development.

• Organize and facilitate meetings with clients and teams; distribute minutes and action logs.

• Conduct initial project meetings and monitor action items.

• Ensure timely completion of review submissions, status reports, closeout documents, and maintenance manuals.

• Regularly visit project locations.

• Create project-specific proposals and execution strategies.

• Track project progress, budgets, expenses, purchasing, change orders, and red file documentation.

• Report any financial concerns and corrective measures to the Responsible Director, Regional Manager, or Vice President.

• Supervise the development and upkeep of master schedules.

• Collaborate with Field Operations, A/E Services, and MEP Services regarding schedule progress and corrective actions.

• Document and communicate any project delays and justifications for schedule extensions.

• Develop and manage project risk management plans and mitigation strategies.

• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, safety standards, quality benchmarks, scheduling, training, and profitability targets.

• Act as the primary contact and account manager for clients.

• Establish relationship management and project communication strategies.

• Mentor and train project managers and other team members.

• Advocate for Gray's vision, core values, mission, safety protocols, and quality initiatives.

• Collaborate with engineering, design, and construction site teams.

• Maintain regular communication with Project Executives and senior leadership within the company.

• Supervise multiple team members and external resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or a minimum of ten years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least seven consecutive years of total profit and loss responsibility across multiple projects.

• Minimum of five years managing all aspects of design/build or hard bid projects.

• Familiarity with lump sum, GMP, cost-plus construction management, and fee-based contracting methods.

• Understanding of the legal ramifications and implications of contractual language.

• Established track record of enhancing project profitability from initial margins across multiple projects.

• Knowledge of engineering and design disciplines, including associated costs and fees.

• Understanding of the cost, schedule, construction management, and operational impacts stemming from project changes.

• Experience managing at least one project that involved the procurement or installation of process or production equipment, or similar components, with equipment-related work exceeding $2 million per project.

• Familiarity with equipment component and system costs and installation practices for estimates and proposals.

• Ability to mentor and train project staff effectively.

• Proven experience in developing aggressive project timelines.

• Demonstrated experience in preparing cost estimates for industrial design/build projects.

• Capacity to maintain relationships with owners, colleagues, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders.

• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting business, professional, technical, and regulatory documents.

• Capable of writing reports and business correspondence, and presenting information effectively.

• Ability to comprehend complex financial data.

• Basic mathematical skills relevant to business applications.

• Aptitude for solving practical problems and interpreting diverse instructions.

• Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email proficiency.

• Familiarity with scheduling and/or estimating software may be necessary.

• Must not require visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Option for remote work with travel, depending on office and role arrangements.