Project Executive

Description

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for assigned projects or programs.
• Establish execution standards expectations and accountability across project teams.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers and senior staff.
• Ensure alignment with company policies culture and long term business objectives.
• Support staffing decisions and resource allocation.

• Participate in major pursuits proposals and client interviews.
• Review and approve project strategy staffing plans and execution approach.
• Provide oversight of contract terms risk allocation and commercial strategy.
• Approve final budgets fee structures and schedule commitments.
• Ensure proper turnover from estimating to operations.

• Accountable for project financial performance and margin protection.
• Review project forecasts cost reports and cash flow on a regular cadence.
• Challenge assumptions and direct corrective action where performance deviates.
• Approve major change orders claims strategy and write ups/write downs.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing and cash collection.

• Identify and monitor project risks and opportunities at an executive level.
• Provide guidance on dispute resolution claims and contractual negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual legal insurance and bonding requirements.
• Support escalation and resolution of critical project issues.

• Serve as executive sponsor and senior point of contact for owners and key clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support issue resolution.
• Participate in high level meetings progress reviews and negotiations.
• Drive repeat business and long term client satisfaction.

• Provide oversight to ensure projects are executed in accordance with company standards.
• Review project health indicators including safety quality schedule and productivity.
• Support major milestone reviews start up commissioning and turnover activities.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied across projects.

• Ensure projects achieve successful closeout with satisfied clients.
• Review final financial results and performance metrics.
• Support post project evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to business planning and future opportunity development.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction manufacturing or industrial project delivery environments
• Minimum 7 years in a senior project leadership role (e.g. Senior Project Manager Project Director Operations Manager) with accountability for project outcomes
• Proven experience leading large complex projects including full lifecycle delivery from preconstruction through closeout
• Demonstrated accountability for project financial performance including budgeting forecasting margin management and cash flow oversight
• Experience reviewing and managing construction contracts including risk allocation change management and claims/dispute resolution
• Proven ability to lead and develop project teams through subordinate leaders including mentoring Project Managers and influencing staffing and resource decisions
• Experience serving as a primary client interface for senior stakeholders including participation in negotiations executive meetings and issue resolution
• Strong working knowledge of project controls including cost management scheduling productivity tracking and performance reporting
• Demonstrated ability to identify assess and manage project risk at a program or executive level
• Experience supporting or participating in preconstruction efforts including proposals client interviews and project strategy development

• Frequent and prolonged periods of sitting standing and walking within the facility.
• Must be able to hear and communicate clearly and effectively in person over the phone and in virtual settings.
• Manual dexterity is required to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Close vision is necessary for reading computer use and performing detailed tasks.
• Occasional reaching bending stooping or kneeling may be required.
• Noise levels are typically low to moderate but may vary particularly for roles that involve time in field or shop environments.
• Possible exposure to typical manufacturing-related hazards in certain job locations.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Consistent punctual attendance during core business hours is essential.
• This position is primarily office-based and located in the Denver Metro Area. Reliable transportation is required for commuting and occasional travel between local corporate offices and job sites during business hours.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law