Who we are
We're The Beck Group, the largest and most innovative integrated building firm in the country. We are focused on delivering design and construction excellence on a broad range of project types. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Worth, Mexico City, and Tampa, we believe a better process and outcome results from working together. At Beck, you will find yourself surrounded by passionate colleagues who have a collaborative mindset and care about each other. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest within our industry, and that's why we are seeking experienced professionals like you to help transform the industry and continue building Beck's respected reputation.
What you bring to the table
Beck is looking for a qualified Project Executive to join an extraordinary project team. While this is an individual role, you will be involved in many facets of construction with the ability to evolve our existing operations. As the Project Executive, you are primarily responsible for business development, organization, project financials, schedule, risk management, quality, overall cost control, and client relationships and needs. You also maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc. in order to accomplish the best economical, safe, and expeditious execution of the work. You will be designated the lead Project Executive over vertical projects over $150 million in scope, multiple projects, integrated projects or projects of a very complex nature.
The position involves the following essential functions:
• Supervise the work and development of the project team
• Delivery excellence and implementation of Best Practices for projects and pursuits valued at $150M+ of revenue (in aggregate for work in progress and/or working backlog).
• Leadership in personnel development.
• Establish operational priorities and work methods.
• Prepare Financial Plans and Status Reports.
• Prepare and/or review Safety Plan and monitor safety reports.
• Develop and monitor Risk Mitigation Plans.
• Develop and/or review Project Schedules and monitor schedule progress reports.
• Lead Key Performance Indicator Status Reports and Reviews.
• Engage in Business Development activities.
• Engage in professional organizations
Who we think will be a great fit
A person with the willingness and passion to lead and develop their teams while also having the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with all team members and supervise all aspects of building construction. You also possess excellent time management skills, uncompromising authenticity and integrity, a passion to get things done, and confidence to present and win project pursuits. An ideal candidate will have an interest in the integrated project delivery method and innovation of process improvement and technology.
You also meet the following required skills and experience:
• 12+ years of relevant experience in Commercial Construction
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience leading a team in response to an RFQ and/or RFP and participating in the client interview process.
• Experience leading a team in the preconstruction process, including the development of estimates and GMP proposals, development of General Conditions and General Requirements, constructability reviews, and target value control exercises.
• Understands the successful pre-project planning effects on the delivery of a project.
• Demonstrated ability to produce phasing plans and project schedules.
• Client development and relationship management.
Physical Demands:
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50 lbs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of the project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.
Beck’s Benefits
At Beck our team member experience goes beyond your day-to-day work activities – we also want to support the rest of your life goals, milestones and challenges. We strive for thrive – we want you to thrive in your wellbeing, finances, and community.
In addition to robust coverage for medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits, Beck is pleased to offer its team members:
- 401k match and free SmartDollar program for financial wellness
- Free dedicated financial coach
- Personal health & fitness program for tracking activities & earning rewards
- Paid family leave
- Health discounts on medical premiums
- Free comprehensive health screenings
- Free health coach program for weight-loss & hypertension management
- Financial & behavioral support for family forming journeys (ex. Fertility, adoption, pregnancy, and parenthood).
- Free Life Coach
- Pet insurance discount
- Organized projects and events to support our communities
Join our team and build your future with Beck.
The Beck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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