Project Executive

Job Description

Job Description

Electra USA is one of the largest electromechanical contractors in the New York market, delivering integrated, high-performance systems across the commercial, transportation, infrastructure, and mission-critical sectors, employing over 1100 employees. Through Electra USA’s operating units, Hellman Electric, Gilston Electric, F.W. Sims Mechanical, and PJ Mechanical, Electra USA brings technical excellence, reliability, and innovation to every project.

Job Summary:

The Project Executive provides leadership and oversight for a portfolio of multiple, concurrent construction projects and the Project Managers and Senior Project Managers responsible for them. The Project Executive is accountable for the overall schedule, budget, quality, and client-relationship performance of the portfolio, and serves as the primary link between project teams and executive leadership. This role combines hands-on project oversight with strategic planning, staff development, and senior-level client and stakeholder management.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure all projects within the assigned portfolio are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Own the overall financial performance of the assigned project portfolio, including revenue, margin, and cash flow.
• Conduct regular project reviews with each Project Manager to monitor progress, risk, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, owners, and key stakeholders across the portfolio.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for significant client, schedule, or performance issues.
• Lead or oversee negotiation of major change orders, claims, and contractual issues.
• Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and project pursuit efforts.
• Direct resource allocation and staffing decisions across the portfolio in partnership with Operations leadership.
• Ensure consistent compliance with safety standards and Job Hazard Analysis requirements across all projects.
• Ensure consistent management and oversight of M/W/DBE requirements across the portfolio.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Prepare and present portfolio performance, forecasts, and risk assessments to executive leadership.
• Drive resolution of escalated project risks and issues, including material flow, subcontractor, and vendor disputes.
• Partner with Operations, Estimating, and Engineering leadership on project strategy and pursuit decisions.
• Ensure accurate and timely job cost projections, earned value analysis, and monthly billing across all projects in the portfolio.
• Review and approve project documentation, submittal, RFI, and change order processes prepared by project teams.
• Maintain professional, cooperative relationships with subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers, engineers, architects, and clients at the executive level.

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (Electrical) or an appropriate technical discipline, or commensurate industry experience.
• 12+ years of construction project management experience in an electrical contracting environment, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple projects or Project Managers.
• Extensive experience with public works contracts for agencies such as the Port Authority, MTA, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, DDC, and DEP.
• Demonstrated track record of managing a multi-project portfolio with full P&L accountability.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with experience representing the company to senior client and owner stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Strong proficiency in document control and project scheduling software, along with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Working knowledge of Procore, Vista, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and MicroStation preferred.
• Experience contributing to business development, proposals, and strategic pursuit decisions.
• Honesty, integrity, and a strong desire to succeed.
• Ability to deal tactfully with sensitive human and organizational issues at all levels.
• Ability to identify strengths and development needs across teams and allocate responsibilities accordingly.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure across multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Ability to travel regularly across multiple jobsites to verify progress and lead or participate in progress meetings.