MATT Construction, the General Contractor that built such iconic structures as The Broad and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is seeking an experienced Project Executive to join our team.   

Responsible for ensuring overall success of assigned projects with eye on generating revenue and reducing risk for the organization while maintaining a positive relationship with the client. Works collaboratively with peers, senior leadership, project teams, and support groups to ensure success and future of MATT. Proactively and strategically establishes positive relationships with a wide variety of external stakeholders such as owners, subcontractors, and architects to advance projects and win repeat and new work.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees SPMs or PMs on multiple projects to ensure we are meeting customer expectations
• Accountable for profit and loss for all projects assigned in Preconstruction and Construction
• Strategically make decisions & problem solve, considering impacts on the project and company
• Guides the project team to the timely and creative resolution of construction issues
• Utilizes strong negotiation skills to obtain contract terms that effectively manage risk 
• Owns the contract and ensures all obligations are met, including resolving warranty issues  
• Responsible for resolving warranty issues after project completion
• Develops GMP by working closely with Preconstruction, Estimating, Superintendents, and SPMs/PMs to conduct thorough studies, value engineering, and constructability reviews 
• Supports Business Development efforts by building and nurturing relationships with owners, CMs, architects, engineers, developers, and subcontractors
• Coaches and advises team members regularly to help them understand the “why” behind the work while providing on-the-job training and development specific to the project
• Supports and participates in recruiting and development efforts to ensure MATT hires & retains high-quality people
• Proactively engages and promotes with their teams companywide initiatives and programs
• Ensure MATT’s Project Vital Factors and Project Management Manual procedures are followed and continually improved 

• 10+ years working within the Construction and Construction Management industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a Senior Project Management role
• Bachelor’s degree required, emphasis in Construction Management, Business, or similar field preferred; MBA or advanced degree a plus
• Experience with project financial responsibilities and track record of profitable jobs
• A strong manager of people who directs, delegates, and develops team members effectively 
• Ability to lead a range of problem-solving activities concurrently through crucial conversations
• Regularly translates project strategy into actionable tasks
• Proven record of risk management on projects, escalating as appropriate
• Regularly displays our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Craft, Curiosity, Innovation and Leadership

About MATT Construction

MATT Construction is a family- and employee-owned general contractor that has built some of the most notable buildings in the western states. An absolute commitment to win-win teamwork has earned MATT the Building Team of the Year award from the AIA | Los Angeles three times years, "for excellence in design collaboration". The company received the AIA | Los Angeles Presidential Award for "contributions and commitment which have enriched the practice of architecture and the built environment... through partnership and collaboration with the architects of Los Angeles." MATT Construction is proud of these achievements because they speak not only to what they build, but to how they build and relate to their clients. The company was ranked #153 in ENR's "Top 400 General Contractors" of 2017 and named #32 on Los Angeles Business Journal's list of "Fastest-Growing Private Companies."

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