Senior Project Executive - Electrical Construction Portfolio

About the role

An established electrical contractor is seeking an experienced senior leader to oversee a portfolio of major electrical construction projects. The role focuses on financial performance, project delivery, team development, operational efficiency and customer relationships. It suits someone with extensive electrical construction project management experience who can lead multiple project teams and drive profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of large-scale electrical construction projects, meeting financial targets, schedules and delivery objectives.
• Drive profitability through project controls, resource planning, cost management and operational decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement using project reviews and lessons learned.
• Recruit, develop, mentor and retain project managers, and manage performance, promotions and assignments.
• Set project delivery objectives covering technical requirements, scheduling, procurement, contractual obligations and staffing.
• Monitor departmental activity and project progress, adjusting priorities and resources to client needs.
• Maintain customer relationships and manage expectations at key milestones.
• Oversee subcontractors and third-party construction partners.
• Lead project performance reviews focused on financial forecasting, cost control and profitability.
• Communicate project risks, challenges and successes to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with finance and accounting on billing, invoicing and payments; review and negotiate change orders; work with legal counsel on contractual disputes.

Required profile

• 10+ years of project management experience in electrical construction, including a substantial portfolio and multiple teams.
• Electrical contracting background is essential.
• Previous Senior Project Manager experience on commercial electrical projects valued at $60 million or more.
• Management experience leading teams, developing personnel and overseeing performance.
• Understanding of electrical power systems and engineering principles.
• Field experience coordinating electrical construction with construction management teams.
• Proven ability to build customer relationships and secure new projects, and to manage project financials profitably.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or a related field, and a Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

Required skills

• Project scheduling, estimating, bid preparation, quantity take-offs and contract administration.
• Change order management and cost control.
• Leadership, analytical, communication and team development skills.