We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results

Project Executive - Higher Education

Coakley & Williams Construction
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Maryland, Bethesda
May 27, 2025
Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC
Project Executive - Higher Education
Main Office (Bethesda, MD)
Language
Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC
Project Executive - Higher Education
Main Office (Bethesda, MD)
Coakley & Williams Construction, LLC
Project Executive - Higher Education
Main Office (Bethesda, MD)
Language
<- Back to Jobs
Department
600
Location
Main Office
Position Type
Full Time
Salary
Requisition
2025-30
Date
2025.05.27
Description

A
Project Executive is responsible for
the overall direction, successful completion, and financial outcome of a
project and/or multiple project teams.
This position manages project teams and individual team members
through all project aspects so that the project is completed with
quality and safety at the forefront, while meeting budget and schedule
objectives.

Essential
Duties & Responsibilities


  • Enforce the company safety program in
    accordance with the company's best practice policies, local, state, and federal
    laws.
  • Develop new
    and maintain existing business relationships with Owners,
    Architect/Engineers, Construction Managers and Subcontractors as necessary
    to ensure future business opportunities.
  • Possess
    a working knowledge of current market conditions including pricing
    conventions and trends.
  • Develop
    and track leads for upcoming projects, actively work with Strategy &
    Acquisition to bring in new work in line with the company's pursuits.
  • Actively
    participate in industry organizations at the committee or board level;
    represent the Company at networking functions, trade shows, etc.
  • Provide
    leadership to Project Team(s) to provide structure, develop
    objectives/goals for each and assign individual areas of
    responsibility.
  • Participate
    in the preconstruction and bidding process, providing constructability,
    schedule and process input. Interface with Owners, CMs, Architects,
    Engineers, Estimating, Scheduling and BIM Managers during the
    preconstruction process.
  • Work in
    partnership with the Proposal Management team in responses to RFPs,
    providing narratives, logistic plans and schedule input. Lead Project Team(s) in preparing for
    and participating in interviews and presentations.
  • Work
    with the project scheduler to develop the initial schedule; evaluate and
    update monthly or more often if required. Ensure that construction
    activities progress according to schedule.
  • Oversee the
    project procurement process in conjunction with the Business Unit Leader
    and Project Team, the preparation of scopes of work, maintain procurement
    tracking logs, and negotiate and prepare subcontract
    agreements.
  • Oversee
    contractual performance of all subcontractor to ensure compliance to
    scope, schedule and quality. Participate in weekly
    subcontractor meetings with the Project Superintendent.
  • Communicate
    with the Architect, Owner and/or Construction Manager on all project
    issues, progress, budget, changes or modifications. Prepare for,
    organize, and run Owner's meetings on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • Manage
    cost control system to ensure budget compliance. Track all potential
    change orders, owner change orders and prepare monthly cost to complete
    analysis.
  • Submit,
    track and obtain building, occupancy and other permits as required for the
    project.
  • Monitor
    the submittal and request for information process to ensure project
    requirements are met.
  • Oversee
    the monthly requisition to the Owner, review with Owner/Architect, revise
    as necessary, obtain approval and ensure timely project funding.
    Manage cost loaded schedules as required.
  • Oversee the preparation of and hold
    accountable the Project teams in the monthly company Project Reviews,
    confirming proper presentation of project risks and financial management.
  • Review
    and approve subcontractor applications for payment and vendor invoices.
  • Manage
    the project close out process required for the project to facilitate
    timely release of retention.
  • Mentor
    and train project team members to support their growth and development
    within the organization.
  • Use latest
    technology and software to complete projects as assigned.


Knowledge,
Experience, and Special Skills Required



  • At least
    ten (10) years of experience in managing building construction projects
    singularly, or in cumulative, in excess of Twenty (20) Million
    Dollars
  • Bachelor's
    Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or Related field
  • Proven
    track record of client satisfaction and profitability
  • OSHA 30-hour, First Aid and CPR certifications
  • LEED
    Specialty Accreditation
  • Proficiency
    in Microsoft Office 365, Procore, Bluebeam as well as an understanding of
    Primavera scheduling and BIM
  • Strong
    written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability
    to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
  • Excellent
    organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Trustworthy,
    self-motivated, passionate and dedicated to high-quality work
  • Ability to perform all duties in a
    digital/paperless environment

Wage Transparency

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $170,000.00 - $215,000.00

Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off and holidays, performance-based bonuses, wellness program, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate's individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

Job
Demands


Individuals
should be able to reach above and below, stoop and bend, sit, walk and stand.
Individuals should also be able to lift, carry and/or moving items up to 50lbs.

May be
exposed to heavy machinery/equipment, hazardous chemicals and extreme weather
conditions.

Minimum
of 40 hours per week required. Works
hours will vary depending on project requirements, and may involve weekends and
night work.

Additional
Note

The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the
work required. They are not exhaustive
lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities,
physical job demands and working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidate will seek additional
duties to master.

Skills
<- Back to Jobs
Applied = 0

(web-696f97f645-5vg5b)