Project Executive; Electrical

Overview

Join a Crew That Powers Possibilities

At Lighthouse Electric, we don’t just build electrical systems—we build careers, relationships, and innovations that keep the industry moving forward. We believe in doing things the right way: showing up, getting it done safely, and supporting one another every step of the way. Our team thrives on collaboration, respect, and the drive to always improve.

If you’re ready to work alongside a team that values authenticity, innovation, and the grit to get the job done right, Lighthouse Electric is where you belong.

• A Project Executive for Columbus, OH Business Unit with needs at least one of the following:
• Experience directing the full operations lifecycle within an assigned market of a business unit.
• Program level management experience in a multi-trade environment working with MEP trades.
• Someone willing to travel (Canonsburg, PA, Columbus, OH & Business Units other Project Locations).

• A professional with experience performing the following tasks:
• Provide executive oversight of construction operations on multiple large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, safety standards, quality expectations, contractual requirements, and client interests.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value projects, typically exceeding $50 million annually, across various market sectors.
• Serve as the contract administrator, ensuring project team alignment and compliance with contractual terms to mitigate company risks and optimize project value.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting cooperation with the enterprise safety team to develop compliance strategies for OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Establish safety leadership initiatives and engage directly with field leadership to promote continuous improvement in jobsite safety performance.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams including project managers, field leaders, estimators, planners, modelers, fabrication managers, schedulers, project controllers, and administrative staff to ensure consistent and successful project delivery.
• Ensure seamless coordination between internal departments such as operations, planning, procurement, fabrication, safety, and finance to support project needs.
• Effectively recruit, hire, mentor, and develop top project management and field leadership team members, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of executive contact throughout project life cycles.
• Ensure adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with the project controls team to produce and validate project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring profitability, accountability, and transparency.
• Lead monthly financial review meetings for all projects within the portfolio.
• Implement effective risk management strategies that align with company standards and client expectations to minimize exposure and resolve project challenges.
• Ensure accurate and timely project scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking to meet or exceed project goals.
• Collaborate with the estimating team to aid in the development of competitive, well-structured bids and change orders aligned with project delivery strategies.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of delivery methods, subcontractors, vendors, and construction partners to optimize project outcomes.
• Facilitate regular project review meetings, including financial performance, schedule status, risk analysis, and staffing alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, identifying process efficiencies and implementing best practices across the project management lifecycle.
• Represent the company in high-level meetings including progress reviews, payment disputes, scope negotiations, and closeout discussions.
• Promote the use of modern construction technologies, including 3D modeling, digital workflows, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Ensure the proper documentation of all project activities, including change…