Mission Critical Project Executive - Automated Logic - Waco, TX area

About this role

The Global Strategic Accounts – Mission Critical Senior Project Executive provides senior executive oversight and leadership for a portfolio of mission‑critical building automation projects and programs. Operating at a high level of leadership, this role owns portfolio-level financial performance and P&L accountability, establishes rigorous delivery standards and governance, and leads a high‑performing team of project managers and execution staff. Serving as the senior escalation authority and strategic customer contact, this position ensures large‑scale, complex projects are delivered in strict alignment with safety, quality, and commercial standards from project award through final turnover.

• Provide senior executive oversight for a portfolio of mission‑critical projects and/or programs, ensuring consistent execution from project award through turnover (initial assignment: Hubbard, TX).
• Establish portfolio governance, delivery standards, and operating cadence (KPIs, reviews, risk registers), ensuring milestone integrity and recovery plans for at‑risk work.
• Serve as the senior escalation authority for complex technical, commercial, resource, or schedule challenges impacting customer outcomes and business performance.
• Ensure execution aligns with Carrier, Automated Logic, and customer requirements related to safety, quality, documentation, and turnover readiness.

• Own portfolio‑level financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, cash flow, billing, and forecasting accuracy across multiple active projects.
• Review and approve project/program budgets, cost‑to‑complete forecasts, and financial recovery plans; drive disciplined change management and claims strategy as needed.
• Partner with Sales, Legal, and Operations to support pursuit strategies, contract reviews, risk assessments, and approval of major change orders and amendments.
• Drive disciplined financial controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring adherence to Carrier internal controls and reporting standards.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Executives (where applicable), and supporting execution staff.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and succession/development plans for direct reports; build a high‑performing leadership bench.
• Own workforce planning, resource forecasting, and staffing strategies across the portfolio, balancing utilization, capability, and customer commitments.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE, OSHA, and Carrier safety requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control practices across engineering, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Identify systemic risks and recurring issues, driving corrective actions and standardization to prevent recurrence.
• Support audits, partner quality initiatives, and lessons‑learned programs.

• Act as the senior executive point of contact for strategic customers and key internal stakeholders.
• Lead executive governance, quarterly business reviews, and portfolio performance discussions; ensure decisions, actions, and follow‑through are captured and closed.
• Align customer expectations with delivery realities, proactively communicating risks, commercial impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Represent Carrier and Automated Logic professionally in all internal and external engagements.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Operations, Portfolio Leadership and/or engineering within building automation, HVAC or controls.
• 1+ years of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 50% as required to support project sites and customer engagements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HVAC (Building Automation Controls), Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical.
• Proven…