At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.
We are looking for a proven Project Executive to join our Alternative Delivery team. This senior level position leads projects from initial pursuit through contract execution and delivery, managing proposals, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, subcontractor procurement, client relations, and construction operations to final completion. The role oversees on-site project teams, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance across alternative delivery projects using CMGC, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Build contract methods. The Project Executive is responsible for the direction of large revenue projects, establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with owners and JV partners, and monitors construction and financial activities through the dedicated project management team.
Essential Functions
- Lead RFQ/RFP strategy, proposal development, and technical submissions
- Collaborate with Alternative Delivery group management, Business Development and Design Management to select design consultants and JV partners
- Develop conceptual budgets and detailed cost estimates; manage risk registers
- Conduct site evaluations with SMEs and estimators
- Collaborate with design management to align scope with budget and schedule
- Navigate permitting processes and coordinate with regulatory agencies
- Identify and negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers, including exclusive agreements
- Develop and manage project schedules and critical path analysis
- Review and negotiate owner contracts with legal counsel
- Lead client communications and maintain satisfaction throughout procurement
- Project planning, scheduling and coordination of large-scale projects
- Assemble key personnel for the project
- Represent Griffith Company and lead projects with a “project first” mindset
- Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards in line with company policies
- Assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts and change orders; liaise with executive management as appropriate.
- Provide positive safety and quality control management to the project
- Prepare and negotiate time-related overhead
- Manage the preparation of change orders and claims
- Review all major correspondence prepared by project team prior to submission to the Owner.
- Maintain accurate forecasting and management of budgets
- Managing subcontractors and project team (subordinates)
- Provide support and technical advice to project personnel to resolve problems proactively.
- Oversee document control and coordination of subcontractors
- Anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production
- Mentor and manage Project Engineers, Project Managers and Interns as assigned.
- Take an active role in managing owner relationships and business development.
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree would be preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience. Professional Engineer licenses desired.
Experience
- 25+ years of construction experience
- 10+ years of alternative delivery project experience
- 5+ years in preconstruction and estimating for alternative delivery projects
- 10+ years in operations and project management of large-scale ($100M+) civil projects
- Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, and people leadership
- Familiarity with agencies such as USACE, LA Metro and Caltrans
Specific Job Knowledge, Skills And Ability
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.- Must have a strong knowledge of Alternative Delivery Projects
- Must have a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
- Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be proficient in identifying changes on projects
- Knowledge of public contract code
- An understanding of production is required
- Must be proficient in project projections
- Must have a thorough understanding of estimating
- Must have an understanding of time impact analysis and time related overhead
- Must understand critical path and tracking project delays
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Other requirements may apply
Competencies
- Project Management
- Ethical Conduct
- Highly Organized
- Negotiation
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Financial Management/Work-In-Progress Analysis
- Results Driven
- Process Oriented
- Communication Proficiency (Verbal & Written)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Frequently required to stand and walk at construction jobsites
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods of time
- Must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Company Benefits Package
In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
Annual Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000.
Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.
Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net
Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.
Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms (please read completely)
Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria:
1) Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director). No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
2) Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumes.
In the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.
