1229 – Senior Project Executive

3 months ago
Sterling, Virginia
Full-time

Experience Required: 8 – 10 Years

Expected Salary: $200,000 – $225,000

Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and highly experienced Senior Project Executive to provide executive-level leadership across major electrical construction projects. This role is responsible for overall project performance—financial, operational, and client-facing—while guiding and mentoring project management teams. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects, building high-performing teams, and fostering long-term client relationships in a fast-paced construction environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for large, high-value electrical construction projects or portfolios.

  • Lead and manage multiple project teams, including Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and field leadership.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and ensure excellence in service delivery and relationship management.

  • Monitor and guide project execution to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

  • Drive financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, profitability, and risk mitigation across all assigned projects.

  • Champion company standards, systems, and procedures across all operational phases.

  • Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, and business development teams to support new pursuits and proposals.

  • Review and approve major contractual obligations, change orders, and purchasing decisions.

  • Mentor and develop project staff through coaching, performance reviews, and career development planning.

  • Identify opportunities for operational improvement and contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives.

  • Represent the company at executive project meetings, industry events, and with key external partners.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction, including senior leadership roles.

  • Demonstrated success managing large-scale or mission-critical projects (e.g., data centers, hospitals, commercial campuses) exceeding $50M–$150M.

  • Deep knowledge of electrical systems, project controls, construction contracts, and financial reporting.

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience developing project management talent.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills.

  • Proficiency in industry-standard project management software (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.).

  • Willingness to travel to regional or national project sites as needed.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with design-build and fast-track delivery models.

  • Background in high-tech or infrastructure-intensive construction markets.

  • Certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent.


This executive role is ideal for a visionary leader passionate about operational excellence, client satisfaction, and team development. You will play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most advanced and complex electrical construction projects in the industry.

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