
Project Executive - Top-Name General Contractor - Milwaukee
- Milwaukee, WI
- $145,000-180,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Take charge of business development initiatives by leveraging established client relationships.
- Foster new business growth through collaborative efforts between Sales and Marketing.
- Act as a representative of Catalyst Construction in various client interactions, supporting business and sales goals.
- Collaborate with the Estimating Department to review internal estimates and present them to clients as required.
- Conduct essential client service visits throughout the project lifecycle, from acquisition to pre-construction and project close-out, ensuring fulfillment of project commitments and resolving any issues.
- Provide oversight and ensure accountability for multiple project teams concurrently.
- Manage contract administration responsibilities, encompassing negotiation of AIA contract terms, handling change requests, managing invoices and progress payments, and coordinating with Catalyst's CFO for risk management.
- Establish and implement financial objectives for projects, communicating projected gross profit and net profit
- Assume responsibility for the financial outcomes of all supervised projects, reviewing monthly project financials and leading quarterly meetings with Project Managers to discuss financial aspects.
- Review the work performed by the Project Management Team and other operational staff assigned to active projects.
- Exercise thoughtful planning and decision-making to ensure project success.
- Attend assigned meetings and training sessions.
- Complete projects as assigned.
- Provide training and mentorship to new team members, actively promoting the organizational culture.
- Delegate job assignments and review workload as necessary.
- Proactively address interpersonal issues and conflicts as they arise.
- Lead performance evaluations and compensation reviews for direct reports.
- Support employee development and facilitate career conversations, including offering feedback for promotions or additional professional growth opportunities.
- Over a decade of experience in Construction Management.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully acquiring new projects and engaging with potential clients.
- Previous experience managing multiple high-level projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering is preferred but not mandatory.
- Possesses reliable transportation.
- Exhibits a high level of Emotional Intelligence when interacting with colleagues and clients across all organizational levels.
- Maintains a strict level of confidentiality and professionalism when engaging with Owners/Clients.
- Shows a strong desire to train, manage, and lead a team of professionals.
- Possesses advanced knowledge of construction management processes and methodologies.
- Expertise in building products, construction details, and adherence to safety regulations.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore, and other project management software.
- Regularly engages in physical activities such as movement, sitting, and bending for extended periods throughout the day.
- Occasionally required to travel and visit project sites, including during adverse weather conditions.
- Project Locations: All MKE area for this position
- Progressive corporate structure - operate in a more flat manner
- Solid leadership, did $300M during COVID
- Hands off management approach
- Great relationships with subcontractors
- Specialize in wood frame building, also do diverse commercial and are getting into light industrial
- Have fully functioning ESOP
- Strong pipeline
- Base salary ranges from $145,000 to $180,000 per year, depending on experience
- Bonuses are given based on performance and project success, ranging from 20% to 40% of base salary
- Benefits include:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Retirement savings plans (401(k))
- 4 weeks of PTO
- Other incentives include:
- ESOP
- Car allowance
- Fully paid for professional development