Project Executive

at  Clark Builders

At Clark Builders, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.
Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Project Executive (PX) must be a highly motivated, adaptable and experienced individual in multiple aspects of construction. The PX must have proven leadership capabilities, the highest ethical standards and the skills to both lead and develop others. This role must be able to lead, manage, and coordinate all phases of a large and/or multiple projects from preconstruction, through construction (Project Management) and closeout by leading and developing a team of Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Project Assistants who have the skills to execute on their defined roles.
Application Deadline: This posting will close end of day October 1.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working with the Estimating and Business Development teams to secure work.
• Overseeing the preconstruction phase and ensuring the team executes on the construction, turnover and post turnover service stages on a portfolio of projects.
• Supporting business development activities by maintaining long lasting relationships with clients, the design community, engineers and other organizations which enhance future business development opportunities.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing a diverse team and ensuring Clark Builders is creating growth opportunities to achieve both individual and corporate goals and objectives.
• Responsible for overseeing project teams and project cycle.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Leadership

• Promote and instill Clark Builders Core Values with Safety as a top priority.
• Leads through change and adversity can make a tough decision when needed.
• Support Project Development activities by maintaining and enhancing relationships with your personal network and past clients and leveraging those relationships to secure profitable projects.
• Promote Clark Builders through Community involvement and activities.
• Develop and/or promote and advance the latest industry technologies, systems, process and innovations to ensure Clark Builders maintains its position as an industry leader in construction.
• Maximizing the efficiency and profitability of all your projects.
• Is a member of the Operations Leadership Team and will participate in team and company initiatives.

People & Project Management

• Maximize the skills and resources of others.
• Support in building a diverse, equal opportunity, and performing teams, through coaching, training, and development.
• Create positive development opportunities, mentoring staff and assisting direct reports in the advancement of their careers.
• Demonstrate high standards of personal accountability, integrity and ethics and instill these same characteristics in the people who you lead.
• Accountable for assigned project administration, execution, supervision, and control, including risk, safety and quality management and integration of continuous improvement initiatives e.g.) Lean Thinking, Building Life.
• Works with the Director of Operations, providing identified high potentials and ensures they are exposed to development opportunities.
• Accountable for the effective, and efficient assignment of work, supervision and coordination of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Diplomatic and considered approach to negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management.
• Engages in employee management, mentorship and leadership of direct reports. This includes but is not limited to the following activities:
• Facilitate performance reviews.
• Assists the Director, Operations in recruiting and hiring staff, administering discipline and discharge when needed.
• Identify applicable training needs.
• Develop and monitor risk management/mitigation plans and strategies to support the project managers and project teams as well as protect the company assets.

Project Cycle

• Meet client expectations measured through client satisfaction surveys and feedback.
• Project Management
• Support the Business Development team by participating or taking a leadership role in the interview stage of securing work.
• Provide general Project Management oversight in all phases of construction.
• Provide leadership to individual logistical plans and project scheduling.
• Provide overall accountability for successful delivery of multiple projects and/or a major project(s).
• Provide oversight, leadership and be accountable for the development and maintenance of the master project schedule.
• Accountable for safety, quality, and compliance programs for your teams’ project(s).
• Conduct individual project reviews for the project portfolio and be accountable for the financial management, schedule, execution and safety of the projects.
• Collaborate with Safety staff and management to ensure the safe execution of the project sites to achieve an end goal of Zero High Severity Incidents.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Post-Secondary Certificate/Degree in Engineering or the equivalent of a designated Professional Engineer or a Technical School graduate in a Construction related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years in construction with at least 8 years managing progressively larger and more complex projects and teams.
• Estimating and/or Project Development experience is a definite asset.
• On-site Project Coordination, or Project Management experience.
• Previous experience working on a remote or logistical challenging project.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Proven leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivating.
• Demonstrated ability to manage key relationships, including clients, business partners, government agencies, and sub-trades.
• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal and external challenges or obstacles.
• A clear and solid understanding of the issues faced by the organization, including, but not limited to market conditions, project challenges, financial, client and or sub-trades issues.
• Sound understanding of risk management.
• Knowledge of Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Outstanding listening and communication skills are essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salaries, vacation time and four personal days
• “Summer Fridays” during July and August; all sites and offices close early
• Performance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Robust Employee Recognition Program “CLARK STARS” - an assortment of initiatives and rewards designed to highlight and celebrate our people’s talent, efforts, and contributions to living Our Purpose
• Community involvement initiatives through the “Give Back” program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteering
• Comprehensive health and benefits plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife - i.e. $750 per paramedical annual coverage limits
• Access to Manulife Vitality Group Benefits
• A Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by Clark Builders with an annual allocation amount of $500 which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.
• Ability to select from two benefit plan options (Core or Enhanced) through Manulife
• Holistic Wellness Benefits Program including six sick days, as well as access to Inkblot Therapy, a virtual mental health platform. Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video or phone counseling offered at half the cost
• Employer RRSP matching up to 4% annually (max $4,000). This cap will be removed in January 2025.
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with 24/7 short term counselling services and wellness services, accessible through Inkblot. No cost to employee, with access by phone, web or mobile app
• Professional Development program; Clark Builders will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completion
• On-demand courses for Professional Development available on our Clark Builders University and Turner University platforms
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace – i.e. Mosaic ERG, Women’s ERG, and Indigenous ERG
• Opportunity to connect with coworkers during events like BBQ’s, site lunches, family ski night, etc.
• Employee Referral Program - earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes 90-day probationary period

Apply now for your exceptional career opportunity!
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.
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We strongly encourage all individuals to carefully scrutinize all recruitment communication and to not respond to unsolicited job offers. CBGOC asks that individuals report any suspicious or fraudulent activity to the proper authorities

• Working with the Estimating and Business Development teams to secure work.
• Overseeing the preconstruction phase and ensuring the team executes on the construction, turnover and post turnover service stages on a portfolio of projects.
• Supporting business development activities by maintaining long lasting relationships with clients, the design community, engineers and other organizations which enhance future business development opportunities.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing a diverse team and ensuring Clark Builders is creating growth opportunities to achieve both individual and corporate goals and objectives.
• Responsible for overseeing project teams and project cycle.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required