Project Executive, Self-Perform Work

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Project Executive to join Ryan's Midwest Region.This is a critical role that will provide executive oversight on Ryan Companies' Self-Perform construction projects, managing project teams and overseeing budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Accountable for self-perform operations in Ryan's Midwest Region. Self-perform involves managing project managers and project engineers to execute both internal and third-party projects, primarily focused on concrete and rough and finish carpentry scopes of work. Ryan's Midwest Region includes offices in Des Moines, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA, and Kansas City, MO.
• Responsible for the management and profitability of the self-perform business unit.
• Business development - responds to market opportunities by taking a leadership role in planning, preparing, editing and assembling responses to RFPs and RFQs for qualified self-perform construction opportunities Ryan chooses to pursue. For interviews, takes a leadership role in preparing presentation materials.
• Proactively seeks and pursues third-party project opportunities.
• Develops contacts and quickly builds relationships with potential clients.
• Works directly with self-perform Field Coordinators, Superintendents, and other field managers to ensure predictable and successful project execution, while also supporting the growth of future field leaders.
• Achieves team financial goals.
• Assures that the team's accounts receivables are managed effectively and collected promptly.
• Coach and mentor project managers and project engineers to support their professional growth.
• Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and are held accountable for performance. Provide timely feedback and recognition.
• Identify when team members are not engaged or performing and supports Director of Construction in implementing measures for improvement.
• Drive strategic planning, resource allocation, and responsible delegation while prioritizing and balancing big picture and immediate responsibilities.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, estimating, design, and project teams during the planning phase to ensure project feasibility and risk management.
• Support Ryan's development, architectural, and construction teams with preconstruction and construction expertise to support value engineering efforts that may include cost estimating and scheduling pertaining to self-perform scopes of work.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently estimate and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Negotiate business and legal provisions of construction contracts.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues related to scope, schedule, or cost; ensuring project teams achieve high levels of quality and profitability.
• Provides training and mentorship to team members for quality management during the design and construction phase of projects. Integrates lessons learned to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Ensures team members are communicating schedule details for the Superintendent to create and maintain the schedule. Assists team in holding vendors accountable for achieving the schedule.
• Develop and build strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Leads owner/client presentations and negotiations for 3rd party work.
• Holds team accountable for timely execution of administrative responsibilities such as pay applications, accounts receivables, submittal review, RFI entries, and procurement tracking.
• Assures project closeout duties are completed per Ryan standards and in a timely manner.
• Assures warranty items are resolved promptly and effectively by the project team.
• Proactively implements operational excellence improvements and provides feedback for continued improvement.
• Lead regional business planning objectives to a successful execution.
• Consistently engaged and leading Ryan cultural activities.
• Actively engage in local, regional, and national industry related educational and training outreach events

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of delivering complex, large scale, concrete and carpentry construction projects.
• Preferred, but not required, to have general knowledge of local (Des Moines and Cedar Rapids) labor unions and their associated agreements; specifically with the Carpenters, Laborers, and Cement Finishers labor unions.
• Proven track record of at least 5 years in leading multiple project teams with direct responsibility of up to 10 personnel including project managers, field/project engineers and project coordinators.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Destini, MS Project, Building Connected). Ability to train team members in the functionality of each software.
• Deep understanding of concrete and rough and finish carpentry construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and safety standards.
• Ability to make effective and convincing formal sales presentations.
• Delegates appropriate type and amount of work to others to leverage personal effectiveness.
• Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others.
• Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate goals.
• Ability to recognize, select and hire top talent at the appropriate time.
• Resolves issues promptly for a "win-win" solution.
• Has a regular presence with their project teams within the office and at the jobsite.
• 4-year degree. Degree in construction management, construction engineering, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed to execute projects.

You will really stand out if you:

• Values company culture and mission.
• Leads by example at all times.
• Strives to "do the right thing" in all situations.
• Displays honestly and integrity.
• Maintains the highest professional standards at all times.
• Values and maintains internal and external relationships at all levels.
• Displays good judgment and sound reasoning to reach effective decisions.
• Values and participates in community activities.

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parenting Benefits
• Long-term Disability
• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.