Project Executive - Tampa, FL

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor based in Central Florida, is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Project Executive position for our Tampa Commercial division. They will be responsible for overseeing the management and financial success of our projects. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain client relations.
• Provide leadership and direction to multiple construction projects teams working on K-12, Municipal, Private, and various project types.
• Develop team members through training, mentoring and coaching to maintain continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Work closely with Business Development and Marketing to identify and procure new projects.
• Participate and advise upper management on developing new clients, client relations, project pursuits, and bid strategies.
• Review and negotiate contract documents to be aware of contract requirements and deliverables.
• Coordinate the interests of Wharton-Smith, the client and third parties involved to ensure fulfillment of the company’s contractual obligations and client satisfaction.
• Maintain positive relationships with project team and promote cooperation and teamwork with common goals and expectations.
• Coordinate, supervise and review work of assigned personnel and/or subordinates to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide oversight of financial reports with project teams to ensure project success.
• Help ensure that safety policy and practices are reviewed prior to the start of each new project and are implemented by each Project Manager and Superintendent.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other closely related construction field.
• Ten (10) years of experience in construction, including estimating, project management, scheduling, cost control and personnel administration.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry to include various project type experience.
• Detailed knowledge of construction process for all contract delivery systems used.
• Ability to read and understand technical and statistical data, interpret construction drawings, architectural drawings and specifications, and legal documents.
• Excellent organizational, leadership and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a three-to five-year time span.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at a strategic level; sound judgment.
• Strong customer service orientation; high energy level. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals.