A-C Electric Company · 14 hours ago
Project Executive
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expA-C Electric Company is a leading provider in the electrical industry, and they are seeking a Project Executive to own the market and bid strategy for long-term growth. The role involves developing a high-performing team, managing financial outcomes, and engaging in business development to expand the project portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Aligning with organizational goals and objectives, create and execute the plan to grow the market vertical profitably
Develop comprehensive vertical plans that outline objectives, milestones, and deliverables specific to the requirements of the market vertical and aligned with corporate project management processes and systems
Lead, mentor, and manage integrated teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. This includes setting the criteria for selecting team members, both internal and external and maintaining a network of resources from which to draw
Identify and address training and development needs within the team
Serve as the primary point of contact for market stakeholders: Executive Leadership Team as well as clients, vendors, and internal teams
Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and presentations, providing updates on the financial, marketing, talent and growth of the market vertical and addressing concerns
Identify potential market risks and issues, developing mitigation and contingency plans to address them
Monitor and manage market risks, escalating critical issues to executive management as needed
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards
Develop and/or oversee creation of and management of the business plan, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control
Provide financial forecasts, actuals, and variances, providing regular financial reports to executive management
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success within the vertical and team performance
Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports, including status updates, risk assessments, and performance metrics
Continuously evaluate processes and tools, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Promote best practices and standardization
Champion and ensure adherence to A-C Electric Company’s standards of quality, safety, and best practices from project turnover to project close-out for project teams
Ensures the successful management of the financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
Works with the team to effectively anticipate project challenges, identify risks and mitigate accordingly thereby clearing roadblocks for project management team
Manage, mentor, and develop a group of direct and indirect team members
Evaluate the report on the effectiveness of the monthly project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting, requiring project budget is effectively managed and driving profitability through ensuring effective project execution. Based on trend analysis, recommend and implement changes collaborating with management to ensure alignment across the organization
Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes
Review and identify contracts for “gotcha” subtilties and share with project team
Evaluate the effectiveness of resource forecasting and allocation, working closely with Superintendent and Procurement, anticipating future needs of the market vertical to ensure that operational capacity is a step ahead of sales efforts
Identify improvements, gaps and successes and share with project teams for execution
Incorporate LEAN construction concepts to deliver outstanding project results (Pull Planning, Daily Huddles, SIPs, 5s, Waste Elimination, PDCA)
Evaluate innovative approaches to delivering projects from a procurement and production perspective, differentiating A-C from its competitors
Identifying teachable opportunities to utilize prefabrication and other production / safety / quality enhancement practices with your teams for your projects
Evaluate the effectiveness of construction processes, working with direct reports to measure, analyze and improve processes
The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or other related discipline preferred. (Can be a combination of education, training, and other relevant work experience.)
Minimum 5 years' experience in the market vertical with demonstrated success within the business climate
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and sustain a growing portfolio of work within a specified market
Demonstrated ability to manage a profitable portfolio and successfully lead large-scale projects
Knowledge of construction industry; contracts, project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, equipment, and means and methods required
Company
A-C Electric Company
A-C Electric Company is an electrical construction, industrial automation service provider.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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