Mission Critical Project Executive - Mechanical 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 reports through the Des Moines, IA branch operations and offers ownership of complex projects from planning and construction through commissioning and final closeout. The Project Executive will lead project teams toward exceptional safety, quality, financial, schedule, operational, and client satisfaction outcomes while removing barriers, developing project leaders, and strengthening operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Leads financial planning and establishes accountability for the financial performance of assigned projects. Evaluates estimates, forecasts, leading indicators, and project results to support informed decisions and timely corrective action.
• 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 when needed.
• Project Oversight: Provides executive oversight for complex projects and the project leaders responsible for their delivery. Establishes clear expectations, monitors project health, removes barriers, and directs the resolution of issues that may affect project outcomes.
• Client Relationship Ownership: Develops and maintains relationships with key client decision-makers and serves as a connection between client and organizational leadership. Coaches project leaders in building strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Risk Management: Oversees contract review, risk identification, and risk mitigation activities for assigned projects and teams. Provides clear direction regarding contract requirements and supports the negotiation and resolution of complex contractual matters.
• Team Development: Develops project leaders by sharing knowledge, experience, and proven practices. Establishes accountability, promotes collaboration, and supports an effective environment for office and field team members.
• Business Growth and Organizational Development: Supports the growth and development of the business through active participation in strategic initiatives, process improvement, organizational development, and client growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience, including 5-7 years of prior Mission-Critical based project management or Sr. leadership experience in construction or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, building construction, business, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Availability to relocate to project after a brief training period.
• Project will be a large-scale, mission-critical and located in the Midwest.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Growth potential with a stable company
• Paid vacation
• Health club reimbursement
• Wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Term, AD&D and Dependent Life insurances
• Prepaid Legal