Project Management

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Founded in 2006, J. Benton Construction is recognized as a leader in the Caribbean construction industry. Our success is based on professionalism, integrity, quality workmanship, meeting deadlines,
and doing what we say we are going to do. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product.

In 2019, J. Benton began a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast's top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to a wide variety of projects.

We value each team member as a crucial part of our success story, fostering a culture where growth, innovation, and collaboration thrive. Join us in shaping the future of construction, where craftsmanship meets community, and excellence is our standard in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where we call home.

Project Executive

The Project Executive (PX) will provide overall direction and supervision of projects including oversight of Project Managers, Engineers, and Administrators, establish operational priorities, maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, OPM's, subcontractors, consultants, establish and execute plans for financial success. The PX assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety and quality and managing critical issues as they arise. The PX will direct project reporting requirements, assist with the development of standard operating procedures for the Project Management Department, and lead business development pursuits, proposals and interviews.

Required Skills

• Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate leads and pursue business development opportunities.
• Lead the work acquisition process including development of profitability plans, coordination with inter-department staff, oversight proposal development, and management of interview preparation activities.
• Identify and communicate RFP pursuit strategy to inform project approach, staffing, estimate, risks, schedule, and logistics development.
• Assign qualified staff to properly manage project scope and complexities.
• Manage the preconstruction phase working closely with preconstruction and estimating teams to develop project budgets, schedules, logistics, identify project risks, and coordinate constructability reviews.
• Provide oversight across all phases of the project from preconstruction to close-out, providing continuity from start to finish.
• Establish a customer satisfaction action plan and ensure proper execution.
• Identify project challenges and suggest solutions to achieve project objectives and profitability.
• Negotiate owner contracts and oversee administration of subcontract development.
• Provide high-level supervision across multiple projects. Lead and direct as needed to ensure goals are established and project objectives are met.
• Oversee and attend weekly owner meetings and visit project sites regularly to monitor project performance, costs, schedule, quality, safety, and project profitability. Provide leadership in responding to challenges and address client concerns.
• Maintain client contact throughout the project duration to encourage communication and gauge team performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, OPM's, consultants, Government Authorities and subcontractor.
• Mentor, train, and coach staff to meet/exceed performance standards and to attain professional growth.
• Perform performance evaluations for reports every 6 months.
• Ensure staff is trained and in compliance with corporate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in sourcing, and interviewing potential new hire candidates.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required, Master's Degree preferred.
• 15 + years' experience in the lead management role for a construction manager or CM at Risk firm.
• Experience leading multiple project teams on large scale projects.
• Proficient in Cost Reporting required.
• Thorough understanding and usage of Microsoft Office required.
• Basic understanding of Schedule software, principles and logic is required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex product offerings.
• Proactive, self-motivated, forward-thinking, with a willingness to take the initiative.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of leading and managing successful projects and teams, from start to completion.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Consigli provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.