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The McDonnel Group · 1 week ago

Project Executive

Metairie, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The McDonnel Group is a values driven organization which views our talented team of professionals as our greatest asset. The Project Executive is expected to manage, supervise, support, and develop the project staff of at least three active projects while ensuring effective problem resolution and business development.

Real Estate

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

The Project Executive is responsible for ensuring that their staff is performing their responsibilities, and understands that at times, the Project Executive may need to function as a Project Manager depending on the stage, size of the project, and workload across the project management department. A Project Executive should lead by example and step in as required to ensure the proper management of projects. The Project Executive should:

Positively represents TMG as the most sought-after construction partner and employer of choice within the industry and the community

Consistently contributes to and promotes a positive company culture

Believes in and exemplifies the TMG Core Values: (1) Work Ethic, (2) Solution Oriented, (3) Project Excellence, (4) Client Centric, (5) Professionalism

Assists with TMG’s positive revenue and profitability

Markets the TMG Mission, Vision, and Brand Promise externally and internally

Maintains knowledge and is familiar with TMG marketing, statistical, and project-related information necessary to discuss and sell the company

Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners

Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships

Qualification

Contract ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementRisk AnalysisMS ExcelLeadershipCommunication SkillsPeople SkillsTrainingDevelopmentProblem ResolutionTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Construction / Project Management, or equivalent required

10+ years project management experience within the general construction industry, in the commercial space, or the like

Proven history of managing project teams

Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and project management software

The candidate will have a history of proven leadership abilities (communication, relationship building, training & development, employment decisions) as well as commercial project management experience

Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal, driving, and drug screen successfully

Must possess a current and valid state driver's license and a clean driving record

Ability to work autonomously within the company's policies, procedures, and standards

A thorough understanding of contracts and contract law

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills, multitasking, and meeting multiple deadlines

Operationally focused; detail-oriented but able to grasp the big picture

Excellent people skills, able to manage, motivate, and discipline if necessary