VP, Large Project Executive - Transit

Are you a results-driven leader with a proven track record of successfully leading key transit pursuits and fostering strong client relationships? As the VP, Large Project Executive, you will lead large-scale transit projects (heavy rail, light rail, bus rapid transit) from conception to execution and serve as the project lead for both sole FlatironDragados ventures and joint venture partnerships. 

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• Collaborates and participates in discussions with Business Development Director, and District and Division Managers in the identification of key project pursuits. 

• Supports development of win strategies for identified project pursuits, participates in teaming partner selection, interviews, Client meetings, and negotiation of teaming agreements. 

• Supports pursuit leads or on occasion serve as the pursuit lead, work with business development, marketing, estimating, operations staff, teaming partners and District leadership to put forward the best possible winning proposal to the Client aligned with the company’s expectations. 

• Oversees the successful transition from estimating to the execution team upon award of Projects. Work with District Manager to assign the necessary resources to the projects, develop the project budgets, and successful start-up of design and construction. 

• Manages Client relations on projects, fostering a “win-win”, partnering environment, while maintaining strict commercial and contractual management the projects under your leadership. 

• Manages relationships within the project teams, including joint venture partners, designers, subcontractors and stakeholders. 

• Enforces Company and project safety plans ensure complete, no-excuse Company and sub-contractor safety compliance. 

• Implements Company and project quality plans and ensures the project is built in accordance with the required quality standards and accurate reporting of quality compliance is maintained. 

• Provides technical and contractual guidance to project teams to ensure projects progress on schedule and within the prescribed budget. 

• Responsible for the financial health and reporting for Projects. This includes: reviewing project status with District Manager at least monthly; providing an accurate snapshot of critical project metrics such as safety, quality, risk, profitability, cash flow, cost performance, and billings. Implement strategies to improve on any negative trends.

• Manages the risk profile of projects, reporting on existing and new risks, actions taken to mitigate such risks and providing assessments of cost and schedule impacts of these risks. 

• Ensures project costs and quantities for work performed are coded accurately for accurate financial reporting. 

• Manages and maximizing the overall cash flow of projects, maintaining a positive cash flow throughout the project term.

• 15+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction, 12+ years’ managing complex transportation and heavy civil projects. Demonstrated construction, business and financial risk management experience is a must.  

• Experience and a record of success on large-scale transit projects ($400M+) across heavy rail, light rail, or bus rapid transit is strongly preferred. A prior positive working relationship with LA Metro is highly desirable; experience with other major transit agencies is also relevant.

• Experience with alternative and collaborative delivery methods (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMGC, CMAR) is strongly preferred, including managing the preconstruction phase, a demonstrated track record of collaborating with clients and stakeholders, and successfully developing and negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) structures.
• Well-rounded experience across transit, highway, aviation, and heavy civil construction markets is a plus. 

• PE License (or ability to obtain) is preferred.

• Proven ability to oversee financial health of a complex, multi-faceted project, identify financial risks and provide appropriate solutions to mitigate project delays and manage positive third-party relationships. 

• Strong communication skills in the ability to set clear expectations to direct reports and appropriate stakeholders. Able to hold personnel and third-party participants accountable to expectations and deliverables. 

• Proficient multi-tasking and prioritization skills to provide technical guidance to scheduling, production, construction issues and Client relationships. 

• Strong conflict management skills, proven ability to manage claims process and negotiate with Client regarding project issues. 

• Deep understanding and appreciation of Company’s Safety Policies and commitment to enforce Company safety policies at all times to ensure complete safety compliance and industry leading safety performance. 

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.