Project Executive

A well-established mechanical contractor with a strong presence across the southeastern United States is seeking to expand its project leadership team. The organization delivers complex mechanical and piping solutions for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities, supporting clients across automotive manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and large-scale commercial and industrial environments. With a growing project backlog and continued investment, the company offers stability, long-term opportunity, and exposure to technically complex work.

As the Project Executive, you will provide senior-level oversight across a portfolio of major MEP projects spanning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and piping scopes. This role requires a strong operational leader with full P&L accountability who can manage complex multi-trade programs from contract through closeout while developing the project managers and field leaders around them. You will serve as a primary point of contact for GC and owner relationships while working closely with construction and operations leadership to drive portfolio performance.

• Own P&L for a portfolio of flagship MEP projects across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and piping scopes
• Lead project teams through full lifecycle: contract negotiation, buyout, mobilization, execution, change management, and closeout
• Drive on-time, on-budget, on-spec delivery across industrial, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, data center, and large commercial sectors
• Establish and enforce project controls, schedule discipline, and labor productivity standards
• Serve as executive face of the company to GCs, owners, design teams, and key stakeholders
• Lead executive-level meetings, recovery conversations, and contract negotiations when issues elevate
• Own monthly cost projections, percent complete reviews, and WIP discipline
• Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, APMs, and field leadership
• Partner with estimating and business development on strategic pursuits
• Contribute to the operational roadmap supporting a high-growth trajectory

• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction
• At least 5 years in a senior project leadership role (Project Executive, Senior PM, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated track record leading multi-trade or MEP self-perform programs of $15M+, with at least one project exceeding $25M contract value
• Strong technical command of one or more: HVAC/mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or piping systems
• Proven P&L accountability with documented results on cost, schedule, and gross margin
• Experience leading and developing Project Managers and building bench strength
• Comfortable presenting to executive-level clients and GCs; able to navigate recovery conversations without losing the relationship
• Proficient with ERP-based project controls, P6 or MS Project, and standard PM technology
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, data center, or large commercial sectors
• Southeast market relationships and regional experience strongly preferred

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact MEP programs with significant scope and visibility while working for a stable and growing mechanical contractor. You’ll gain exposure to technically complex, multi-trade projects across diverse industries, collaborate with experienced construction and operations leadership, and play a key role in the continued expansion of the organization. The company offers competitive compensation, bonus potential, a company vehicle or allowance, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.