Ellaway Blues Consulting
Project Executive
Ellaway Blues Consulting, Austin, TX, United States
In this role, you will lead a team responsible for managing projects ranging from $20 million to $300 million. Strong experience in client relations and a proven ability to secure repeat business are essential.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonuses
- Flexible PTO
- Vehicle allowance
- Comprehensive family benefits
- 401K matching starting on the first day of the month following your start date
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in managing construction projects over $50 million
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management & Operational Excellence:
- Ensure compliance and operational excellence in areas such as contract review, estimating, business unit turnover coordination, risk management, and performance
- Support project bidding processes, including reviewing bid requirements, assisting with team assignments, reviewing scope coverage, contributing to bid schedule development, and creating general conditions budgets
- Participate in successful project buyout
- Ensure ongoing safety on job sites, analyze accident trends, and implement corrective actions to maintain safety, quality, profitability, and timely project completion
- Regularly visit project sites to stay informed on construction activities
- Provide feedback to Estimating/Pre-Construction for use in future bids or negotiations
- Engage in all legal matters as needed
- Maintain regular worksite attendance
- Perform other duties as assigned
Talent Development & Management:
- Participate in the recruitment, training, review, and supervision of project personnel; contribute to the selection, training, and development of key positions
- Foster learning and development partnerships with team members to support career growth
- Assist in the creation of cross-functional teams and project plans that promote a solution-oriented environment
- Conduct crucial conversations regarding employee performance and development
- Motivate and support the team to achieve higher levels of performance, deliver exceptional results, and uphold company values
Business Development & Account Management:
- Maintain and expand existing client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for new and existing accounts
- Collaborate with Business Unit Leaders and Business Development Managers to identify new account and project opportunities by market sector and geography; contribute to the development of Account Plans
- Participate in business development activities, including proposal and presentation development; work closely with the Business Development Manager and Marketing team to craft appropriate narratives and review deliverables
- Regularly engage in networking and industry/client events; participate in client entertainment activities as appropriate
- Review and manage assigned project development plans and budgets
- Work closely with the Business Unit Leader to ensure compliance with process management and corporate policies
- Collaborate with the Business Development Manager to create Individual Project Pursuit Plans
- Actively promote and maintain a “sales culture” within the organization on a daily basis