Vice President Project Executive

As a national leader in the construction industry, Suffolk is redefining what it means to build. We challenge the status quo every day by gathering the people, innovations, and partnerships that can explore and go after new ways to do our jobs. Our focus on high-performing teams and technology translates to groundbreaking solutions for all industry sectors and phases of building. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services alongside vertical service lines, an approach that is revolutionizing the industry and making a permanent mark on the world of business. Join us for a thrilling experience that will energize you, challenge you, and propel your career.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment and innovation research and development. We have $4.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. We serve clients in every major industry sector, including health care, science and technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. We’re ranked #23 on the Engineering News Record list of “Top 400 Contractors.” And we’re proud to be a certified 2022 “Great Place to Work.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Role

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to achieve your ambitions and build your legacy.

The Vice President, Project Executive will have his/her own project assignment as the senior-most construction professional on the project, and will also be a resource for the President, General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and Operational staff in areas of work acquisition, contract negotiation and compliance, subcontractor management, financial management, schedule and budget management and compliance with Company Standard Operating procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Develop sector expertise, serving as the regional market expert
• Ensure corporate vision and strategies are communicated to Project Executives and the project teams
• Ensure compliance with company’s policies and procedures
• Work with Office Leadership to set the business direction and strategy for the office
• Oversee project delivery for the office

Work Acquisition and Client Management

• Working at the direction of the President and COO, identify and establish new client relationships; cultivate relationships with existing clients through exceptional project delivery
• Actively participate in industry events and associations
• Participate in project pursuits
• Identify and develop new business opportunities consistent with Company objectives
• Direct the strategy and content of group proposals and/or presentations
• Recommend general conditions and fees to the Office Leadership
• Ensure client satisfaction at all levels by leveraging formal (Suffolk CONNECT) and informal (client interaction, community events, etc.) channels

Financial Management

• Complete monthly financial forecasts with project teams. Insure progress against plan is maintained
• Monitor project cash flow and achieve established goal
• Oversee monthly requisitioning
• Review and analyze weekly financial reports on projects; provide guidance and direction to teams
• Establish financial performance goals for each project and implement strategies to achieve goals

Development of People

• Participate on interview team for non-operational, and strategic hires
• Evaluate team performance and provide direction and constructive feedback
• Build future leaders through mentoring
• Support training and curriculum development and planning
• Recruit and hire key operational staff

Preconstruction

• Work in partnership with preconstruction cost estimator to develop accurate project GMP’s
• Write or approve detailed scope of work descriptions for subcontractors
• Oversee preconstruction efforts on assigned projects in support of the President, estimator or preconstruction services leader

Construction Operations

• Ensure performance corrections are implemented to achieve client satisfaction
• Ensure all construction activities are consistent with Suffolk’s Standard Operating Procedures
• Develop project execution plans, including baseline schedules for projects utilizing the resources of scheduling and Lean planning in the Company
• Review schedule updates and participate in monthly update meeting
• Conduct weekly meetings with Project Executives and entire team to review job performance in its entirety
• Ensure project specific safety plans and safety Standard Operating Procedures are in place and followed
• Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan is developed and followed in partnership with the National Director of Quality Assurance
• Review monthly KPIs, evaluate trends and drive improvement

Qualifications:

• Outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring
• Energetic, enthusiastic self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an eye for detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• 15-20 years of commercial construction operations experience in the construction industry ideally within assigned region
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Demonstrated leadership skills, highly positive outlook, flexible, team building experience

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement:

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.