Project Executive

Job Description for Project Executive: Work directly for a multinational company specializing in building automation, HVAC systems, and security solutions. Remote work with a primary work/client locations in NYC.

Summary:

• Supports sales and engineering teams with project delivery, estimating, and financial management
• Manages assigned projects within the local geography as directed by the AGM
• Determines resource levels to meet schedule milestones and monitors workforce levels for plan adherence
• Controls scope changes, ensuring proper documentation and approval before work begins
• Assists in implementing site safety, security procedures, and project work rules
• Contributes to the development of the project execution plan
• Collaborates with Sales and Engineering teams to secure customer-facing contracts
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers and subcontractors

External Relationship:

Industry & Community Engagement:

• Actively involved in the local contracting community and industry organizations
• Networks with local subcontractors
• Maintains high customer satisfaction during sales and execution phases

Internal Collaboration & Market Leadership:

• Works collaboratively with the Area Team to establish and maintain local market dominance
• Assists the Area Installation Manager in planning for future resource needs and allocating resources for near-term commitments

Resource & Project Execution Management:

• Assesses development needs and collaborates with the Area Installation Manager to assign Construction Managers for sales support activities
• Ensures input on vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment
• Assesses project execution needs and assigns Construction Managers to area projects

Financial Planning & Reporting:

• Assists the Area General Manager in preparing the annual financial operating plan for the projects business
• Supports the Area General Manager in achieving fiscal year plans
• Assists in monthly financial reporting of the Area

Responsibilities/Duties:

Sales & Vendor Selection:

• Self-performs sales support activities early in the audit process
• Provides input on vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment

Project Management & Execution:

• Self-performs cost estimating, project scheduling, and construction management for secured projects
• Manages the profitable execution of the Area team's project portfolio
• Ensures projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and within contract scope
• Maintains profitability goals and ensures positive cash flow

Resource & Team Management:

• Understands project scope and customer expectations
• Utilizes resource planning techniques to optimize team productivity
• Determines resource needs and duration of resource assignments from the Area resource pool
• Ensures Construction Managers develop and adhere to a Project Execution Plan/Safety Plan

Financial & Operational Oversight:

• Provides monthly reporting on Area team's financial status
• Participates in the Area General Manager's monthly operations reviews
• Provides monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts

Customer & Contractor Relations:

• Establishes long-term customer and contractor relationships
• Influences customers and maintains strong client touchpoints throughout project lifecycles
• Coaches teams on proactively addressing customer feedback

Compliance & Ethical Standards:

• Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements
• Conducts business with the highest ethical standards

Safety & Risk Management:

• Champions and drives the SSA Safety Program for employees and subcontractors
• Ensures safety compliance at all levels within the Installation organization

Internal & External Collaboration:

• Fosters and maintains good working relationships with subcontractors
• Collaborates effectively with internal Systems, Service, and Lighting partners

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Oversees FIMs, multiple FIMs, and innovative/renewable FIMs
• Plans, schedules, and controls project activities
• Applies expertise in commercial/contractual complexity, financial acumen, negotiation skills, and C-level communication

Measurements:

The Project Executive is responsible for the executed margin for all assigned projects in their portfolio. The following metrics define this responsibility:

• Area Profitability
• Project Profitability
• Executed Gross Margin (Slippage)
• Project cash flow
• Timely Project completion

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, or equivalent work experience
• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible operations management experience in the Installation Industry, including:
• Five or more years of direct management experience
• High-level competence in written and verbal communication
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to large audiences
• Ability to lead and direct cross-functional and cross-business unit project teams to achieve business results
• Ability to lead, manage, mentor, and inspire others
• Knowledge of multiple levels within the supply chain organization
• Polished presentation skills, multi-faceted thinker, and innovator
• Strong ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence
• Proficient in software scheduling tools and applications
• High-level project management process competencies
• Strong proficiency in: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, MS Project, Basic Microsoft environment and internet business application usage

Salary:

$127,000-170,000

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