Project Executive - Self Perform Group

CK Construction Group has been providing construction services to private and public agencies since 1956. We have established a strong reputation within our markets by executing projects on time and within budget while adhering to strict quality control and safety measures. We have the people, equipment, construction materials, experience, and bonding capacity to complete most any size project.

We offer comprehensive design phase and construction phase services under all delivery and contractual methods, including construction management, general contracting, design-build, and design-assist. In addition, we offer self-perform construction services including concrete, steel erection, carpentry, drywall and acoustical ceilings and an in-house AWI Certified mill shop.

We are always looking for talent in the areas of engineering and construction management positions. Check out our website to learn more and apply today!

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Self Perform Project Executive (SPG PX) is to provide leadership, coaching and guidance to the CK team members and self-perform group under their direction. Mitigate risks to the operation along with ensuring processes and policies are implemented in a manner that achieves overall corporate objectives and annual/strategic goals. A representative of the company responsible for the overall leadership, direction, completion, and financial outcome of simultaneous self-preform projects. This position includes supervising assigned Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Trade Superintendents, monitoring the project objectives, ensuring adherence to the budget and enhancing margin while maintaining safety, quality, and profitability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the profit and loss of Operations within SPG. Quarterly financial results will be reported to the President and CEO.
• Responsible for new project pursuits outside of current projects from CK CM / GC projects, with a focus on industrial type projects
• Decisions are made based on the company's guiding statement, company mission, vision and values.
• Be a champion of the Safety, Substance Abuse, Equal Employment Opportunity, Antitrust and Sexual Harassment Policies.
• Coach and lead a zero at risk behavior culture across your teams of influence and ensure adherence to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Work in alignment with Senior Vice President to ensure risk is mitigated across the company.
• Work in alignment with the Safety Manager to ensure all operations are safely planned and executed.
• Provide leadership to team members in the investigation and reporting of safety related incidents, insurance claims, or other imposed damages upon the company. Ensure implementation on any lessons learned.
• Be a part of the team that sets the direction for the company's culture in alignment with the Senior Executive Management team and then coach and lead the company's team members to that direction.
• Responsible to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusivity are part of recruitment and retention for top talent on your teams. This includes training our teams so they are the respected experts in the regions where we work and providing growth opportunities for all of your team members. Strive to be the employer of choice for construction. Develop elite leaders at all levels of your team.
• Support the company's team members in consistent execution of Operate With Leadership (OWL) principles.
• Develop an industry network and engage in leadership roles in relevant associations.
• Direct and supervise work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, , etc.
• Enforce project reporting requirements and manage critical issues
• Assume overall accountability for jobsite safety and quality
• Mentor and coach Project Managers, Project Engineers and Superintendents
• Coordinate with clients, owners and subcontractors to ensure optimal level of client satisfaction and administer everyday operation for projects
• Organize functional team and develop and execute various project deliverables and ensue achievement of all profit objectives and assist staff to manage all complex projects.

• Plan, organize and ensure staffing needs are met
• Establish project objectives within boundaries of corporate policies and practices
• Actively participate in pre-construction planning and contract development efforts
• Evaluate pursuit opportunities with estimating team to determine decision making
• Evaluate project schedules to determine sequence of SPG trades within the project
• Oversee workforce schedules including supplemental / temporary labor support as required

• Review and comprehend client contracts and other regulatory information to ensure the mitigation of risk and active management of the agreement Represent the Company in project meetings
• Actively participate in internal labor strategy meetings
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures
• Initiate and establish subcontracts and purchase orders with trade partners in a timely fashion to ensure full coverage of the contracted scope of work, and hold such partners accountable to all contracted standards
• Implement and maintain Lean Construction objectives as established by the Company

• Manage financial aspects of SPG contracts to maintain Company's interests while simultaneously maintaining good relationships with client representatives
• 100% responsibility to maintain and enhance the current margin, including a full understanding of contract requirements
• Responsibility to submit monthly and quarterly gross margin analysis (GMAs) to the Senior VP
• Provide active management and oversight of all SPG project budgets, costs, projections, commitments to vendors and subcontractors, changes in scope, etc.
• Track and maintain self-perform productivity to ensure Company hits project goals
• Perform additional assignments as requested by the President or CEO.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hold managers accountable to set clear expectations and then reward and discipline operations' team members accordingly.
• Perform quarterly connections (or bi-annual connections per the process) with your direct reports. Hold your team accountable to conduct the connections so that they are meaningful - career conversations on skills, attitude, behaviors, and done on time.
• Oversee the development of CK Apprenticeship Program through superintendents and forepersons
• Oversee CK mill shop management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Commitment to company values and Dare to Lead principles
• Willing to work with entire management team as necessary, in the best interest of the company
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of individuals
• Must be able to understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize associate performance
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, professionalism, and business judgment
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities includes but is not limited to: strong communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.10 years of experience with extensive knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required. Engineering experience related to similarly related commercial construction. Extensive experience in self perform and field operations is preferred.