Project Executive - Electrical - Carrollton, TX

Job Title: Project Executive - Electrical - Carrollton, TX

Location: Carrollton, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00 Annually

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Project Executive is the on-site company representative responsible for the direction, completion, and financial outcome of one or more large electrical or prime projects. The role leads projects from pursuit through start-up and closeout, owns business judgment and profitability, and develops and mentors the project managers, engineers, estimators, and superintendents assigned to the work.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead large electrical projects from pursuit through start-up and closeout within a designated region or industry, with full accountability for financial and profitability outcomes
2. Take part in pre-construction efforts, understand owner needs, represent company capabilities, and help close new work
3. Lead the turnover meeting between the pre-construction and operations teams
4. Set project milestones and assign qualified project staff
5. Monitor and evaluate the performance of project managers, superintendents, and other project staff
6. Build and maintain relationships with clients, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
7. Ensure accurate, current financial and project reports are maintained and accessible
8. Visit project sites regularly to review performance, schedule, and expenditures
9. Identify project risks and put mitigation plans in place
10. Attend owner and project meetings and maintain ongoing client contact
11. Counsel and mentor staff and build a cohesive, team-oriented project group

Required Background

1. 4-year degree in engineering, business administration, or construction management, or equivalent experience
2. 15+ years of experience in electrical construction operations
3. OSHA-30 certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months from date of hire
4. Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills
5. Proven team-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with sound judgment on when to escalate issues
6. This role is based at our Carrollton, Texas location
7. Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite, general contractor, owner, or customer
8. Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position
9. Advanced degree (Preferred)
10. Experience leading hyperscale data center, hospital, life sciences, higher education, or semiconductor projects (Preferred)

Compensation & Perks

1. Competitive salary based on experience
2. 401(k) plan with company match
3. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
4. Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
5. Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
6. Disability income protection insurance
7. Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
8. Paid parental leave
9. Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
10. Training and professional development opportunities
11. Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
12. Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles