Project Executive - Mechanical

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Executive - Mechanical to join our Mt Vernon, New York location

About WDF Inc.

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

WDF Incorporated is one of the largest specialty mechanical contractors in the New York metropolitan area. In fact, we’re the only contractors in the market that self-perform HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, and specialty general construction in both the public and private sectors. Our client list includes many of the country’s leading owners and developers, construction managers and institutions. With a single point of contact, we deliver quality services that address the key components of constructing a project from the ground up. In the progressive and booming construction market, we’re guided by safety, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Across New York State our notable projects include the Time Warner Building, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Seven World Trade Center and Goldman Sachs' Lower Manhattan Headquarters.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent



Description

As a Project Executive - Mechanical at WDF Inc., you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities
• Direct and supervise work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc
• Oversee the activities of all the direct report entities which includes Safety Manager/Engineer, Quality Manager/Engineer, Construction Manager/Superintendent, Contract Manager, Accounts Controller.
• Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring
• Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions
• Oversee the development of the master project schedule and manage its implementation
• Provide oversight for budget and financial management
• Support and drive utilization of various WDF initiatives and technologies
• Oversee the administration of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program
• Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff
• May perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related from an accredited institution plus minimum of 15 years experience in the lead role on projects valued at $70,000,000 (70 million) or larger. Advanced degree preferred
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles
• Must have knowledge of regional market and sales/closing skills
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Ability to implement leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM) and Lean to benefit the project
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Must have advanced presentation skills
  
  

The salary for this position is between $266,000 and $336,000 depending on experience.

Physical Demands: Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.

WDF Inc. builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.