Mechanical Project Executive

Location: New Orleans

PX - Top 10 Mechanical Contractor - 350M Data Center

This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Jamal Elkhateib
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Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 per year

A bit about us:

A top national mechanical contractor is expanding its leadership team and seeking a Project Executive to oversee large-scale mechanical scopes on long-duration projects across the U.S. This role provides executive oversight, financial leadership, and strategic direction to project teams delivering complex mechanical systems for mission-critical, healthcare, industrial, and advanced commercial facilities.

Projects typically range from $100M to $500M+ in mechanical value. Assignments run 2–3 years, with full corporate-supported travel packages.

Why join us?

Comprehensive Benefits Structure
Generous Bonus incentives
Long-term career pipeline with major national clients: mission-critical, healthcare, industrial, and tech-driven facilities across the U.S.
Real Advancement Path
Multi-Year Assignments with Full Travel Support (company provided housing, utilities, weekly Per Diem, flights all covered!)

Job Details

What You’ll Lead:

Safety Leadership

Champion a proactive safety culture across all project teams.
Participate in jobsite walks, planning sessions, and compliance reviews.

Operational Leadership

Oversee project planning, documentation, installation strategy, and execution.
Guide PMs and field leaders through scheduling, scope management, and project delivery.
Support preconstruction: design coordination, estimating reviews, and client alignment.

Team Leadership & Development

Mentor PMs, Sr PMs, Superintendents, and emerging leaders.
Build project teams, assist in hiring, and drive professional development.
Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce planning and long-term team strategy.

Financial Accountability

Own the financial performance of assigned projects.
Drive forecasting, risk management, labor strategy, and cost control.
Coach teams through monthly financial reviews and commercial negotiations.

Client Relationships & Growth

Maintain and strengthen relationships with key owners and builders.
Support strategic pursuits, proposal development, and long-term client partnerships.

Who You Are

10+ years of large commercial, Data Center, and/or industrial construction experience
Strong mechanical systems knowledge (HVAC, hydronics, piping, process)
History of leading Mechanical projects of $100-300M with Data Center experience desired.
Skilled in contract negotiation, team leadership, and customer engagement
Ability to travel and lead long-term national assignments

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