Project Executive

Highland Roofing is growing, and we're looking for a skilled and motivated construction professional to join our dynamic team in Raleigh, NC as a Project Executive! This is a senior-level position that requires exceptional problem-solving abilities, team building/mentoring experience, and a strategic growth mindset. Your expertise and leadership skills will be instrumental in ensuring the successful execution of projects within budget and on schedule. The ideal candidate is a resilient, people-centered leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in our organization - someone who thrives in a fast-paced, results oriented environment and has a passion for delivering exceptional results.

At Highland, we believe that employees are part of our family which means we focus on the things we know are important such as:

• Competitive pay and bonus program
• Company-wide profit-sharing plan
• Work/life balance with paid holidays and a generous PTO package
• Limited travel since the majority of our jobs are local
• Strong benefits package - medical, dental, vision and paid life insurance
• Retirement planning with a 401(k) pan with a company match
• Opportunity for growth as our company continues to expand

And we were just named one of the best companies to work for by Business NC Magazine!

What will you do?

• Coach, supervise, train and mentor project managers & construction managers to enhance management and performance skills to achieve high level results.
• Oversee projects at a high level from beginning to end including budget, costs, unexpected events, general performance, and overall progress against plan.
• Aid with conflict resolution of project issues that project teams cannot resolve.
• Maintain existing client loyalty, extend relationships, and manage client expectations.
• Periodically attend owner and project meetings, maintain client contact to gauge performance perceptions and communicate relevant information to the project team.
• Maintain production department software for the team, ensuring team members have adequate training on software programs.
• Maintain an awareness of the department's productivity & profitability goals and work to meet and exceed those goals.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs to determine overall job performance. Identify reasons for discrepancies and communicate back to VP and estimating group.
• Ensure all safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Perform project manager duties and oversee individual projects as needed.

What experience should you have?

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related degree
• 10 years' project management experience
• Knowledgeable of commercial building envelope and/or roofing principles required; experience working in a multi-trade environment, or a general contractor, is preferred.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills with a demonstrated history of successful teambuilding
• Experience with the following software applications preferred: Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with minimal management
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent presentation, communication, writing, and listening skills

For almost 20 years, Highland Roofing has provided comprehensive commercial roofing services across the Carolinas. We've been successful by doing good work and focusing on our clients' best interests - not the bottom line. We currently have locations in Wilmington and Garner, NC.