Electrical Project Executive

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and oversight for a large-scale, mission-critical construction program. This role demands extensive experience in managing complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight for large electrical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Lead project teams consisting of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Ensure coordination between field operations, engineering, procurement, and client stakeholders.
• Support resolution of major project challenges, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary executive point of contact throughout project execution.
• Lead executive-level project meetings and provide performance updates.
• Drive customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for future business growth.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and profitability.
• Review and approve major purchasing decisions, subcontract agreements, and change orders.
• Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed profit and margin objectives.
• Direct manpower planning and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Partner with operations leadership to ensure workforce availability and project staffing needs are met.
• Establish project priorities and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Champion a culture of safety and accountability throughout all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Oversee quality control programs and ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Participate in executive safety reviews and project audits.
• Mentor Project Managers and field leadership teams.
• Identify talent development opportunities and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and high-performance culture across project teams.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance development efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical construction management.
• 7+ years of experience leading multiple project teams or large-scale construction programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, or advanced technology projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Proven experience managing projects valued in excess of $50M.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Skills

• Experience overseeing mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, or highly technical industrial facilities.
• PMP, CCM, OSHA 30, or other industry certifications.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, ACCUBID, or related construction management software.
• Experience managing self-perform electrical construction operations.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and involves managing multiple priorities. The candidate will oversee large-scale electrical construction programs in industrial, advanced manufacturing, mission-critical, or data center environments. Technologies and software used include Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and ACCUBID.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $95.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in Raleigh, NC.