Project Executive, Data Centers

Project Executive, Data Centers Location: US-MD-Frederick Type: Regular Full-Time Category/Department: Project Management/Project Executive Responsibilities Provide leadership in business judgment and all financial and profitability aspects of projects. Participate extensively in the work acquisition process, defining and developing project budgets and schedules that achieve profitability objectives. Set appropriate milestones and assign staff qualified to handle the scope and complexity of the project. Work closely with clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors to develop relationships that exceed client satisfaction to Suffolk's demanding standards. Provide oversight in managing all necessary resources throughout the entire project from start-up through closeout and ensure that the Owner's expectations regarding budget, schedule, and quality, as well as Suffolk's profitability objectives are met or exceeded. Own the project from pre‑construction through closeout and beyond. This involves: Oversight of projects at a high level from beginning to end including budget, costs, unexpected events, general performance, and overall progress against plan. Ensuring day‑to‑day operations of projects are transitioned effectively to Project Managers and Superintendents from pre‑construction when work commences in the field. Mentor, train, and coach staff to perform to or exceed Suffolk standards. Represent Suffolk to the Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors, and Subcontractors. Project Acquisition: Participate to understand unique owner needs, represent Suffolk capabilities, and help close potential client. Review projects for unique challenges that will impact budget/profitability objectives utilizing Litmus Test. Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate appropriate project leads and follow through to acquisition as required. Participate in and contribute to the RFP response process including editing for project specific content and interview preparation and participation as requested. Participate in contract negotiation as requested. Project Start Up / Turnover / Pre‑Construction: Assign appropriate Project Staff (Project Management and Field Ops Staff). Review and approve pre‑mobilization activities. Ensure turnover meeting occurs between pre‑construction and operation teams. Lead pre‑construction, working closely with pre‑construction and estimating teams to develop project specific budgets, schedules, and logistics plans. Project Operations: Ensure that Projects achieve budget, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives. Maintain a thorough understanding of the Suffolk/Owner Contract and ensure team compliance. Visit sites regularly to monitor performance, schedule, and expenditures, highlight potential challenges, and lead creative responses to keep projects on schedule and under budget. People: Monitor and evaluate Project Manager and Superintendent staff assignments. Responsible for development of entire team. Assist in sourcing and screening of candidates, mentor, coach, and train to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope. Financial Performance: Cash Management. Accounts Receivable. Accurate Financial Forecasting. P&L including full understanding of project contingencies, liabilities, and savings potential. Schedule Performance: Assist the project staff in development of the baseline schedule. Monitor schedule performance. Assist the project team in initiation of lean planning processes and workflow. Ensure Staff understands and is trained in Suffolk SOPs and monitor compliance. Safety: Champion jobsite safety effort, motivating the on‑site team in the implementation of Suffolk Safety Program. Ensure original project budget includes appropriate funding for safety. Meeting Management: Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage project profitability. Chair and/or attend weekly project staff meetings. Client Relationships: Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions and communicate relevant information to Project Team. Become the Suffolk representative on the team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10–15 years of construction management experience for a large-scale general contractor or CM at Risk firm. Self‑perform experience a plus. In‑depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction practices required. Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities. Ability to manage and embrace change, respond and adapt to new processes and ways of looking at old problems. Must possess Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring. Working Conditions The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods, talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking is also required. Benefits Competitive salaries. Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles. Market leading medical, emotional, and mental health benefits. Dental and vision insurance plans. Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care. Generous paid time off. 401(k) plan with employer match. Company paid and voluntary life insurance. Tax‑deferred savings accounts. Backup daycare days, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits, and more. 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