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 role focuses on leading project teams toward exceptional safety, quality, financial, schedule, operational, and client satisfaction outcomes while removing barriers, developing leaders, and strengthening operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Leads financial planning and establishes accountability for project financial performance; evaluates estimates, forecasts, 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 consistent application and improvement of established practices.
• Project Oversight: Provides executive oversight for complex projects and project leaders; establishes clear expectations, monitors project health, removes barriers, and directs issue resolution.
• Client Relationship Ownership: Develops and maintains relationships with key client decision-makers; coaches project leaders in building strong client relationships and identifies opportunities to support a strong pipeline of work.
• Risk Management: Oversees contract review, risk identification, and mitigation; provides direction on contract requirements and supports negotiation and resolution of complex contractual matters.
• Team Development: Develops project leaders by sharing knowledge and proven practices; establishes accountability, promotes collaboration, and supports continuous improvement and professional development.
• Business Growth and Organizational Development: Supports business growth through strategic initiatives, process improvement, organizational development, and client growth opportunities; contributes as both leader and participant to strengthen operations and drive results.

Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience, including 5–7 years of mission-critical project management or senior 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 the project site after a brief training period.
• Project will be 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
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Term, AD&D, and Dependent Life insurances
• Prepaid Legal