General Summary Description

This client-facing role will work closely with the business development, preconstruction and operations functions of the business unit.  The ideal candidate is a great communicator and a performance driven individual with an entrepreneurial spirit. The cross-functioning role will be the primary point of contact with the client upon successful negotiation of contracts and serve as the project liaison during preconstruction, buy-out and during construction. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact between the client and Superior Bowen executive management during construction
• Works closely with Project Superintendents to maximize project execution without sacrificing safety or quality
• Communicates project budget, duration and client-oriented focal points
• Leads project buy-out and value engineering in coordination with executive management
• Works with estimating staff to set up project in accounting software
• Arranges subcontract agreements and purchase orders with suppliers
• Facilitates shop-drawing review and approval
• Represents Superior Bowen at all Owner, Designer & Contractor (OAC) meetings
• Works closely with design-partners to find betterments throughout project
• Meets monthly with internal management to discuss project economics, job fade/gain and project month-end financials
• Meets weekly with Superintendents and provides ‘look-ahead’ for internal and external audiences
• Documents and communicates all schedule impacts, including scope, budget and design changes, and facilitates mitigation plans for these impacts
• Regularly reviews costs relative to budget and highlights discrepancies to enable improved financial performance
• Sets up and leads internal and external pre-construction meetings and conducts post-mortem analysis upon completion
• Leads project close-out and punch-list process
• Works closely with Accounting on month-end invoicing, receivables and payables
• Participates with industry organizations on a local, regional and/or national level

Minimum Requirements, Abilities and Expectations

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of engineering, construction or heavy-civil background
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite, and Accounting Software such as Vista by Viewpoint
• Experience in Critical Path Management (CPM)
• Estimating or field project management experience preferred
• Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic with integrity and commitment to compliance
• Commitment to the safety of employees, customers, vendors and the public
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

Core Competencies

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, 
pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.

Command Skills: Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isn’t afraid to end and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by tough challenges.

Integrity & Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis. 

Organizing: Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend a broader range of activities.

Superior Bowen is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, national origin or any other legally protected status.