Project Executive

Operations Opportunity:
Project Executive

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Operations team. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education.

icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the Top 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States
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Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Project Executive leads an assigned portfolio that includes multiple Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and large-scale projects with a combined value that may exceed $500M. This role sets expectations, measures results, supports business development and project planning, and drives team alignment and talent development to ensure consistent execution across the portfolio.

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Experience Based Salary
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

• Lead and champion a culture of safety by promoting company safety initiatives, supporting risk mitigation efforts, and fostering accountability across project teams.
• Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Project Managers and project teams, ensuring alignment with company standards, client expectations, and project objectives.
• Oversee the successful execution of assigned projects by maintaining visibility into project scope, schedule, resource utilization, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Estimating teams during project pursuits, planning efforts, and project startup to position projects for long-term success.
• Drive financial performance across a portfolio of projects by monitoring profitability, cash flow, forecasting, productivity, and cost-management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, and industry partners to support exceptional project outcomes and long-term business growth.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, contributing to pursuit strategies, expanding market presence, and promoting icon's capabilities and services.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop strategic initiatives, optimize processes, align resources, and support the organization’s long-term growth objectives.
• Travel to company office locations and jobsites as needed, with anticipated travel of approximately 60-70%.

• 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience within mechanical construction, construction management, project management, or a related industry, including at least 3-5 years managing multiple project managers and projects simultaneously; experience with…