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Actalent Project Executive-Life Science in Edison, New Jersey

My client is a growing EPC firm with a strong presence in life science. They are supporting a large pharmaceutical campus expansion and are looking for qualified candidates to join their team. They are actively looking for a Project Executive that has experience managing large projects.

The Project Executive will oversee Project Managers, Assistant Project Mangers, Project Engineers, and the day-to-day management of the projects they are assigned. The Project Executive will also protect and promote the interests of the company in all matters on assigned projects, and to take actions as needed to ensure successful completion of the project.

What You Will Do

  • Oversee the Project Management Team for assigned projects under his direction, including, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and their Administrative Assistants, and coordinate and advise on purchasing, cost accounting, and day-to-day construction operations.

  • Establish and monitor administrative procedures for the project and ensure that company policies and procedures are being adhered to.

  • Advise and direct the Project Management Team on the project schedule and ensure that schedules are accurate, milestone and completion dates are incorporated, and regular updates are performed.

  • Review the Owner Contract with the Project Management Team and ensure that the terms of the contract are understood by the team. Attempt to resolve any disputed terms of the Contract with the Owner and seek counsel from company Executives as needed to resolve.

  • Review Markups to subcontractor agreements and help the Project Manager resolve any disputed terms to the company's Standard Agreement with the Subcontractor

  • Monitor each Project Management Team Staff and report to company Executives regarding any necessary adjustments to the Project Staff to ensure a successful project. Review with each member of the Project Team, their roles and responsibilities on the project.

  • Monitor the progress of each assigned project and meet regularly with Project Managers to ensure on-time and within-budget completion and help resolve issues.

  • Ensure that changes to each project are being appropriately addressed by the Project Management Team and that Change Order Requests are being submitted on time.

  • Advise the Pre-Construction Staff on cost issues arising on each project that may be the result of missed scope or an unqualified Subcontractor.

  • Monitor costs and profitability of each project assigned and report on a monthly or regular basis to company Executives on the profitability of each project and the issues arising on the project.

  • Meet with and maintain effective relationships with Architects, Owners, and Construction Managers, on a regular basis, to review budgets and schedules, help to resolve issues, and protect and promote the interests of the company.

  • Take necessary actions and meet with Owners and Architects as needed on specific project issues that cannot be resolved by the Project Management Team.

  • Develop new business by occasionally meeting with prospective or existing clients to generate new work.

  • Monitor administrative procedures and internal processes and develop ways to improve operations.

  • Meet with Accounting Staff on a regular basis to review billings on each project. Take appropriate action as needed for lateness or non-payment. Monitor payment processes with each Project Manager and ensure that applications for payments are being submitted on time.

  • Develop ways to train and improve management staff personnel.

  • Perform annual reviews with Project Manager and Project Engineers as directed.

  • Meet with Field Operations on a regular basis to review and strengthen Field-Office Staff relations, exchange information, and review and resolve field operation issues.

  • Ensure that the Project Management Team is coordinating Safety Issues and High-Risk operations with the Safety Department.

  • Attend Project meetings as needed to maintain a full understanding and overview of costs, schedule, and issues of each project.

  • Ensure that the Project Management Teams complete closeout of a completed project including, submission of all closeout documents, completion of any punch list and processing of final payment.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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