Mission Critical Project Executive - Construction

About the role

The Waldinger Corporation is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Project Executive to provide executive leadership for large-scale, mission-critical construction projects in the Midwest. This position will report up through our Special Projects Group and have the potential to oversee largest projects at a variety of locations. This is an opportunity for a proven construction leader to take ownership of complex projects from planning and construction through commissioning and final closeout , while leading project teams toward exceptional safety, quality, financial, schedule, operational, and client satisfaction outcomes. The Project Executive will work at the intersection of project leadership, client relationships, financial performance, risk management, and team development—helping remove barriers, develop project leaders, strengthen operational practices, and position the organization for continued growth. For an experienced mission-critical construction or senior project management leader , this role offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on major projects, develop high-performing teams, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the processes and capabilities that support long-term business and operational success. Provides executive leadership for large-scale mission-critical construction projects from planning construction, commissioning, and final closeout. Ensures project teams achieve safety, quality, financial, schedule, operational, and client satisfaction objectives. Aligns client and organizational priorities, removes barriers, develops project leaders, and promotes consistent practices that deliver successful projects, lasting client relationships, and long-term business growth. Owns project outcomes and drives accountability across all aspects of assigned work. In addition to providing leadership and strategic direction, actively contributes to the development of processes, teams, and capabilities necessary to support business growth and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Leads financial planning and establishes accountability for the financial performance of assigned projects. Evaluates estimates, forecasts, leading indicators, and project results with project teams to support informed decisions and timely corrective action. Owns project performance and ensures financial risks, opportunities, and performance gaps are identified, communicated, and addressed in a timely manner.
• Operations Management: Maintains executive accountability for project safety, quality, financial performance, schedule execution, operational readiness, and client satisfaction. Ensures established practices are applied consistently and improved