Job Description

Project Executive – Gaming/Casino Projects

Seattle, WA

Our client, a Seattle-based commercial general contractor is looking for a Project Executive to join their ever-evolving team. This company is focused on delivering exceptional construction services to their clients. The Project Executive will provide leadership, direction, and support to Project Engineers, Superintendents, and Project Managers on multiple projects from preconstruction through close-out.

The ideal candidate will have solid leadership experience, as they will be focused on the overall profitability of their projects. This role is focused on maintaining business systems and processes that support the achievement of the company vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

Project Executive Responsibilities:

• Identify potential clients and project leads in targeted segments and research background data.
• Develop and execute strategies for obtaining new project opportunities.
• Leads negotiated sales efforts including differentiation strategy, proposal management, and interview preparation.
• Oversees all assigned project bids and new work proposals, involving the estimating team in preparing budgets and proposals.
• Maintains positive working relationships with clients, architects, and engineers to facilitate successful project execution.
• Builds effective relationships with clients, vendors, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Collaboratively leads project teams to achieve optimum results on projects and the highest levels of team accomplishment.
• Responsible for fostering company safety culture and accountability on all projects.
• Identifies and communicates staffing needs, participates in company recruitment efforts, and identifying candidates.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to effectively surmount challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflicts.
• Actively engaged in company initiatives such as mentoring, succession planning, and the development of team members for future career opportunities.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards.
• Oversees the development of a comprehensive project schedule, regular updates, and manages delays to assure all projects are completed within the contractual duration.
• Directs multiple projects in various stages of development.
• Oversees performance of projects including: project status, schedule, cost control, and change management systems.
• Reviews work of Project Managers to ensure client satisfaction, contract terms, schedule terms, and safety are consistent with company agreements and policies.

Project Executive Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.
• 5+ years of gaming/casino project experience.
• Extensive experience and knowledge working with regulatory agencies throughout the critical construction process.
• Working knowledge of BIM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and project management software required; preferred Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project.
• Experience in business development and sales.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with Matching
• ESOP
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid time-off and Holidays
• Company vehicle/car allowance and fuel card

Compensation: $210K - $270K + bonus