Project Executive Federal Contracting (Traveling)

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - 614/551/9192 - 'ehardy@actalentservices.com'

Job Description

The Project Executive (“PX”) is a Sr manager who maintains primary responsibility and program oversight for delivering one or more large-scale construction projects.  The PX plans, directs, and coordinates activities for heavy civil infrastructure federal contracts.

• Projects may be located in the Mid-West or Mid-Atlantic regions and include navigation locks, dams, naval base infrastructure, piers, dry docks, levees, or flood walls for USACE, NAVFAC, or other government agencies.
• The scope of this role may include leading a single mega project or a group of projects in a specific market segment, using varied contract procurement methodologies (Design-Bid-Build, ECI, Design-Build, MATOC, MACC, IDIQ, etc.).
• Work will include coordination and oversight of subcontractors as well as effective utilization of self-performing construction trades.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships through effective communication and follow-up, ensuring project goals are accomplished safely, within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. 
• Manages the project delivery team; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the in-house supervisory team members and key trade partners

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project and company culture through active engagement, open communication, personal connection and support for all team members and stakeholders.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate project delivery.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate and client policies.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties/responsibilities and delegate authority.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project – coordinates with Sr. management for recruitment and assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Represent company in owner progress meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and responsible for project profit or loss.
• Lead and/or delegate leadership of project meetings.
• Mentoring and assist with career development of other team members.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• PE and/or DBIA credentialing is not required but is a strong plus
• 10 years’ experience/knowledge of construction, contracts, design, finance, and management required 

Work Environment

This role can be fully remote but requires up to 80% travel. The company offers profit sharing, typically 15% of salary, and negotiable car allowance and/or vehicle options, as well as housing credit and/or per diem

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $175000.00 - $200000.00

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Bonuses, Car Allowance or company vehicle, cell phone allowance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $175,000 - $200,000