Swinerton

Project Executive- K-12

Swinerton

Austin TXFull timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

Job Description Summary: Overall management of the operations and administration of assigned projects with bottom line profit accountability. Job Description: POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Able to perform all essential Senior Project Manager responsibilities
  • Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned negotiated projects and hard bid jobs.
  • Facilitate job turnover process from estimating to project team – sign off on budget& fee.
  • Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations complying with Division procedures. Approve all subcontracts and major material purchase orders.
  • Review contract terms and conditions and assist Operations Manager in contract negotiations. Ensure that “recap of contract highlights” has been prepared.
  • Lead project planning, including conducting job start meetings and planning sessions.
  • Ensure that scheduling procedures are followed – baseline schedule, monthly updates, three week rolling schedule.
  • Ensure that cost control is set up and maintained in accordance with company standards.
  • Lead and supervise project mobilization and job set up. Ensure that project is properly staffed and that they have all the tools and resources needed.
  • Recruit, train, mentor and oversee supervision of qualified construction personnel.
  • Supervise the activities of project team to ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality standards.
  • Make periodic job visits and reviews and report accurate status to Operations Manager. Enforce “Special Risk Alert Policy.”
  • Maintain a positive cash flow and ensure timely progress payments.
  • Ensure timely job closeout and closed job reports.
  • Ensure timely and accurate management reports, including “Jobs in Progress.”
  • Ensure each project team member’s compliance with their job descriptions and responsibilities and conduct formal employee performance evaluations for assigned staff.
  • Maintain continued client contact on current projects.
  • Work with Business Development to develop new or renewed client relationships.
  • Attend proposal presentations and assist in preparation of presentation materials (schedule, budgets, charts and graphs.)
  • Assist Division Manager in other non-operating functions as required.
  • Monitor and manage bottom line profit of assigned projects.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
  • Field construction management experience (10 years, including supervisory skills)
  • Leadership ability
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Organizational and communication skills
  • Drafting and computer skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)