Project Executive- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Construction

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Wallace Electric Company is actively seeking an “Accomplished” AND “Results-Driven” Project Executive for their operations team. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record and stable employment history. The Project Executive is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, financial performance, and operational execution of commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. This role oversees multiple projects and project teams, ensuring successful delivery of electrical systems while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and profitability goals.

The Project Executive serves as the primary liaison between clients, company leadership, project managers, field operations, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, Leads/Foremen and support staff.
• Establish project execution strategies and operational plans to achieve company objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and staffing requirements.

• Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, execution, and closeout activities.
• Monitor project milestones, productivity, labor performance, and material management.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and major purchasing decisions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and develop corrective action plans when necessary.

• Maintain overall responsibility for project profitability and financial performance.
• Review monthly financial reports, cost projections, cash flow, and earned value metrics.
• Lead project forecasting and budget management processes.
• Ensure proper billing, collections, and contract compliance.
• Drive cost-control initiatives and maximize project margins.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, engineers, architects, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for strategic customers and major projects.
• Participate in client presentations, project interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and market expansion.
• Support business development efforts and strategic growth initiatives.

• Review project contracts, specifications, and terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Oversee change management processes, claims resolution, and dispute mitigation.
• Manage project risk assessments and implement risk reduction strategies.

• Champion a safety-first culture throughout all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and customer requirements.
• Promote quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Will substitute degree for experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and industry experience considered.

• 10+ years…