VP, Large Project Executive

Overview

As the Project Executive, you will take the helm of this significant flood mitigation project from its inception. You will oversee all phases, including conception, team formation, procurement, and execution. Whether leading as the sole Flatiron venture, acting as the managing joint venture partner, or serving as the Flatiron lead in a joint venture, you will play a key role in ensuring the project's success. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities through this landmark initiative.

What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborates and participates in discussions with Business Development Director, and District and Division Managers in the identification of key project pursuits.
• Supports development of win strategies for identified project pursuits, participates in teaming partner selection, interviews, Client meetings, and negotiation of teaming agreements.
• Supports pursuit leads or on occasion serve as the pursuit lead, work with business development, marketing, estimating, operations staff, teaming partners and District leadership to put forward the best possible winning proposal to the Client aligned with the company’s expectations.
• Oversees the successful transition from estimating to the execution team upon award of a Project. Work with District Manager to assign the necessary resources to the project, develop the project budget, and successful start-up of design and construction.
• Manages Client relations on the project, fostering a “win-win”, partnering environment, while maintaining strict commercial and contractual management of the project.
• Manages relationships within the project team, including joint venture partners, designers, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Oversees negotiation of contracts and strictly enforce terms and conditions.
• Enforces Company and project safety plans ensure complete, no-excuse Company and sub-contractor safety compliance.
• Implements Company and project quality plans and ensures the project is built in accordance with the required quality standards and accurate reporting of quality compliance is maintained.
• Provides technical and contractual guidance to the project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
• Responsible for the financial health and reporting for the Project. This includes:
• Reviewing project status with District Manager at least monthly; providing an accurate snapshot of critical project metrics such as safety, quality, risk, profitability, cash flow, cost performance, and billings. Implement strategies to improve on any negative trends
• Managing the risk profile of the project, reporting on existing and new risks, actions taken to mitigate such risks and providing assessments of cost and schedule impacts of these risks
• Ensuring project costs and quantities for work performed are coded accurately for accurate financial reporting
• Managing and maximizing the overall cash flow of the project, maintaining an positive cash flow throughout the project term
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
• Support published corporate policies.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
  

What We Are Looking For

• 15+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction, 12+ years’ managing complex transportation and heavy civil projects. Construction, business and financial risk management experience is a must.
• Prior demonstrated water treatment or flood mitigation project experience will be highly regarded.
• Experience and record of success on projects over $400m in value is strongly preferred.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods, including design-build, CMGC and CMAR is a major plus. Experience managing pre-construction, demonstrated track record or collaborating with clients and stakeholders and success in developing and negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price structures will be highly regarded
• Relevant educational professional qualifications (Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant field, professional certifications in engineering) are preferred.
• Well-rounded experience in highway, transit, aviation and heavy civil construction is a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License
• PE License (or ability to obtain) is preferred
• Proven ability to oversee financial health of a complex, multi-faceted project, identify financial risks and provide appropriate solutions to mitigate project delays and manage positive third-party relationships.
• Strong communication skills to set clear expectations to direct reports and appropriate stakeholders. Able to hold personnel and third-party participants accountable to expectations and deliverables.
• Proficient multi-tasking and prioritization skills to provide technical guidance to scheduling, production, construction issues and Client relationships.
• Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods.
• Strong conflict management skills, proven ability to manage claims process and negotiate with Client regarding project issues.
• Deep understanding and appreciation of Company’s Safety Policies and commitment to enforce Company safety policies at all times to ensure complete safety compliance and industry leading safety performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build a strong relationship with Clients and maintain a positive relationship through partnering and regular Client communication.
  
  

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.