Project Executive, Construction Services
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About the position
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides fully customized, turnkey, program management and construction services at scale. We offer program management, site assessments, design, and engineering services for restaurants, grocery, gas station, retail, and government projects nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald's, Starbucks, Sprouts, Whataburger, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction. Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company | Great Places to Work 2023 | Best Places to work in Chicago '20, '21, '22, '23, | Best Places to Work in Construction 2023. The Project Executive works as part of a program management team managing single and multi-site preconstruction and construction delivery operations in a diverse commercial construction program in the retail, QSR, gas/c-store, and/or grocery sectors. They also manage project managers and construction superintendents responsible for delivering programs consisting of multiple projects while acting as an extension of an owner's design and construction staff overseeing the work of general contractors, designers, and vendors. This position is based in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and work is split between remote home office, project sites, and meetings in the company HQ in Downers Grove, IL. Extensive travel is required throughout the nation of up to 50% total time. Construction projects are completed nationally requiring consistent travel.
Responsibilities
• Support bid packages and responses to RFPs.
,
• Conduct pre-construction activities and direct the delivery and control of commercial construction projects across the nation.
,
• Direct employees assigned to projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished on schedule, budget, and within scope.
,
• Develop risk management tools on behalf of clients and Sevan.
,
• Direct the management of multiple programs or multiple clients.
,
• Act as program leader ultimately responsible for all aspects of program's success including a positive referral from the Clients.
,
• Manage program and project resourcing and staffing.
,
• Manage client program to forecasted client profit targets.
,
• Grow business opportunities by leveraging new and existing client relationships.
,
• Prepare and/or assist Operations Director with preparation of project proposals to determine goals, time frame, budget limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.
,
• Prepare and/or assist Operations Director with project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
,
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the project team to ensure project success through monitoring the processes, progress and results of client satisfaction, team effectiveness, employee development, financial goals, quality and schedule.
,
• Evaluate monthly program financial performance.
,
• Manage risk in accordance with company guidelines.
,
• Encourage employee growth by mentoring and managing development plans.
,
• Oversee the development of estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
,
• Source contractors, vendors, and third party providers as required for project success.
,
• Prepare or oversee the preparation and evaluation of bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required.
,
• Negotiate contracts with customers or bidders.
,
• Award and administer contracts, including final approval of payment.
,
• Request or approve amendments to or extensions of contracts.
,
• Identify opportunities to increase support or services to clients.
,
• Introduce existing or new technology solutions to clients.
,
• Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
,
• Review status reports prepared by project team and modify schedules and plans as required.
,
• Represent the company in project meetings.
,
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors to help develop new opportunities.
,
• Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
Requirements
• Minimum 4-year degree in an accredited construction related program or equivalent; or minimum of fifteen years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
,
• Experience in multi-site projects required.
,
• Demonstrated mastery in Site Logistics, including procurement, qualification and management of Subcontractors and Supply Vendors, managing Insurance Requirements, and creating and implementing a Logistics and Site Management Plan.
,
• General construction services experience in the retail, QSR, gas, and/or grocery sectors including all phases of construction - estimating, bid, preconstruction, construction, and closeout.
,
• Ability to build a Cost and Schedule Estimate, conduct Quantity take offs, and conduct Bid leveling.
,
• Project controls experience, including Submittal Management, RFI Management, Change Management, enforcing Contractual Terms, managing Daily Project Reporting, and facilitating OAC Project Meetings.
,
• Scope Development skills, including conducting a constructability Review, conducting a Pre-construction Site Visit, reading, understanding, interpreting plans and specifications, managing plan revisions and Version Control, reviewing and accepting Shop Drawings, managing on-site red lines digitally, and maintaining Document Control.
,
• Project Schedule management skills, including Project schedule creation and maintenance, managing a 2-week Look ahead, and establishing/managing Critical Path Logic.
,
• Project Finance management skills, including Budget creation and maintenance, Project Financial Management, reviewing/approving Direct Costs, managing Certified Payroll, Construction Schedule of Values, and conducting Budget Audits.
,
• Establishing and implementing a Quality Management Plan, including knowledge of Means and Methods, scheduling and managing Testing & Inspections, and conducting quality inspections and reporting.
,
• Safety Management skills, including establishing and implementing a Safety Plan, conducting Safety Reporting, and having completed OSHA 30 Certification.
,
• Project Closeout management skills, including managing As-Builts, Financial Close, and conducting a Punch Walk.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with ProCore software.
,
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in construction.
Benefits
• On-the-job training
,
• Health insurance
,
• 401k plan
,
• Paid time off
,
• Flexible scheduling Apply tot his job
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides fully customized, turnkey, program management and construction services at scale. We offer program management, site assessments, design, and engineering services for restaurants, grocery, gas station, retail, and government projects nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald's, Starbucks, Sprouts, Whataburger, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction. Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company | Great Places to Work 2023 | Best Places to work in Chicago '20, '21, '22, '23, | Best Places to Work in Construction 2023. The Project Executive works as part of a program management team managing single and multi-site preconstruction and construction delivery operations in a diverse commercial construction program in the retail, QSR, gas/c-store, and/or grocery sectors. They also manage project managers and construction superintendents responsible for delivering programs consisting of multiple projects while acting as an extension of an owner's design and construction staff overseeing the work of general contractors, designers, and vendors. This position is based in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex and work is split between remote home office, project sites, and meetings in the company HQ in Downers Grove, IL. Extensive travel is required throughout the nation of up to 50% total time. Construction projects are completed nationally requiring consistent travel.
Responsibilities
• Support bid packages and responses to RFPs.
,
• Conduct pre-construction activities and direct the delivery and control of commercial construction projects across the nation.
,
• Direct employees assigned to projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished on schedule, budget, and within scope.
,
• Develop risk management tools on behalf of clients and Sevan.
,
• Direct the management of multiple programs or multiple clients.
,
• Act as program leader ultimately responsible for all aspects of program's success including a positive referral from the Clients.
,
• Manage program and project resourcing and staffing.
,
• Manage client program to forecasted client profit targets.
,
• Grow business opportunities by leveraging new and existing client relationships.
,
• Prepare and/or assist Operations Director with preparation of project proposals to determine goals, time frame, budget limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.
,
• Prepare and/or assist Operations Director with project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources.
,
• Direct and coordinate the activities of the project team to ensure project success through monitoring the processes, progress and results of client satisfaction, team effectiveness, employee development, financial goals, quality and schedule.
,
• Evaluate monthly program financial performance.
,
• Manage risk in accordance with company guidelines.
,
• Encourage employee growth by mentoring and managing development plans.
,
• Oversee the development of estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
,
• Source contractors, vendors, and third party providers as required for project success.
,
• Prepare or oversee the preparation and evaluation of bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required.
,
• Negotiate contracts with customers or bidders.
,
• Award and administer contracts, including final approval of payment.
,
• Request or approve amendments to or extensions of contracts.
,
• Identify opportunities to increase support or services to clients.
,
• Introduce existing or new technology solutions to clients.
,
• Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
,
• Review status reports prepared by project team and modify schedules and plans as required.
,
• Represent the company in project meetings.
,
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors to help develop new opportunities.
,
• Proactively identify and solve problems to minimize risk.
Requirements
• Minimum 4-year degree in an accredited construction related program or equivalent; or minimum of fifteen years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
,
• Experience in multi-site projects required.
,
• Demonstrated mastery in Site Logistics, including procurement, qualification and management of Subcontractors and Supply Vendors, managing Insurance Requirements, and creating and implementing a Logistics and Site Management Plan.
,
• General construction services experience in the retail, QSR, gas, and/or grocery sectors including all phases of construction - estimating, bid, preconstruction, construction, and closeout.
,
• Ability to build a Cost and Schedule Estimate, conduct Quantity take offs, and conduct Bid leveling.
,
• Project controls experience, including Submittal Management, RFI Management, Change Management, enforcing Contractual Terms, managing Daily Project Reporting, and facilitating OAC Project Meetings.
,
• Scope Development skills, including conducting a constructability Review, conducting a Pre-construction Site Visit, reading, understanding, interpreting plans and specifications, managing plan revisions and Version Control, reviewing and accepting Shop Drawings, managing on-site red lines digitally, and maintaining Document Control.
,
• Project Schedule management skills, including Project schedule creation and maintenance, managing a 2-week Look ahead, and establishing/managing Critical Path Logic.
,
• Project Finance management skills, including Budget creation and maintenance, Project Financial Management, reviewing/approving Direct Costs, managing Certified Payroll, Construction Schedule of Values, and conducting Budget Audits.
,
• Establishing and implementing a Quality Management Plan, including knowledge of Means and Methods, scheduling and managing Testing & Inspections, and conducting quality inspections and reporting.
,
• Safety Management skills, including establishing and implementing a Safety Plan, conducting Safety Reporting, and having completed OSHA 30 Certification.
,
• Project Closeout management skills, including managing As-Builts, Financial Close, and conducting a Punch Walk.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with ProCore software.
,
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in construction.
Benefits
• On-the-job training
,
• Health insurance
,
• 401k plan
,
• Paid time off
,
• Flexible scheduling Apply tot his job