Project Executive - Mission Critical

Job Description

Position: Project Executive - Mission Critical

Location: Dallas, TX/Traveling

Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety; instills integrity in all aspects of their lives; are passionate about what they do; and committed to providing value to our clients.

Skills and Experience:

This position will provide overall leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. The Project Executive will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of GC experience

Multiple medium to large datacenter project experience ($100M+) is required

Must share our Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Passion, and Commitment

Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the judgment to know when to escalate issues up the chain of command

Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented, and the ability to multi-task

Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions that impact project profitability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and clients

A proven track record of motivating project team to exceed project goals

Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner

Self-Motivated, and self-confident

Ability to develop client relationships to gain future work

Ability to recruit and build a project team

Essential Job Duties:

Project Acquisition

Using industry contacts to generate leads

Participate in RFP process

Participate in Contract negotiations as needed

Pre-Construction / Project Start-up

Work with Pre-Con team to develop budgets and schedules

Assemble project Team

Lead Turnover Meeting between Pre-Con and Project Team

Project Operations

Thoroughly understand contract and ensure project team understands and is compliant

Visit project site regularly to monitor performance

Monitor and evaluate performance of project team

Full understanding of Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting and P&L for project

Assist project staff with Baseline Schedule development

Assist project team Lean/Last Planner processes

Champion project safety program and performance

Client Management

Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client communication

Key Markets:

Mission Critical

Advanced Manufacturing

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE/Vets/Disabilities/M/F.

Yates performs heavy construction and building work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

Full-time