Project Executive

A well-established mechanical contractor with a strong presence across the southeastern United States is seeking to expand its project leadership team. The organization delivers complex mechanical and piping solutions for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities, supporting clients across automotive manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, and large-scale commercial and industrial environments. With a growing project backlog and continued investment, the company offers stability, long-term opportunity, and exposure to technically complex work. Your Role: As the Project Executive, you will provide senior-level oversight across a portfolio of major MEP projects spanning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and piping scopes. This role requires a strong operational leader with full P&L accountability who can manage complex multi-trade programs from contract through closeout while developing the project managers and field leaders around them. You will serve as a primary point of contact for GC and owner relationships while working closely with construction and operations leadership to drive portfolio performance. What You’ll Do: Own P&L for a portfolio of flagship MEP projects across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and piping scopes Lead project teams through full lifecycle: contract negotiation, buyout, mobilization, execution, change management, and closeout Drive on-time, on-budget, on-spec delivery across industrial, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, data center, and large commercial sectors Establish and enforce project controls, schedule discipline, and labor productivity standards Serve as executive face of the company to GCs, owners, design teams, and key stakeholders Lead executive-level meetings, recovery conversations, and contract negotiations when issues elevate Own monthly cost projections, percent complete reviews, and WIP discipline Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers, APMs, and field leadership Partner with estimating and business development on strategic pursuits Contribute to the operational roadmap supporting a high-growth trajectory What You’ll Bring: 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction At least 5 years in a senior project leadership role (Project Executive, Senior PM, or equivalent) Demonstrated track record leading multi-trade or MEP self-perform programs of $15M+, with at least one project exceeding $25M contract value Strong technical command of one or more: HVAC/mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or piping systems Proven P&L accountability with documented results on cost, schedule, and gross margin Experience leading and developing Project Managers and building bench strength Comfortable presenting to executive-level clients and GCs; able to navigate recovery conversations without losing the relationship Proficient with ERP-based project controls, P6 or MS Project, and standard PM technology Experience in advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, data center, or large commercial sectors Southeast market relationships and regional experience strongly preferred Why Join? This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact MEP programs with significant scope and visibility while working for a stable and growing mechanical contractor. You’ll gain exposure to technically complex, multi-trade projects across diverse industries, collaborate with experienced construction and operations leadership, and play a key role in the continued expansion of the organization. The company offers competitive compensation, bonus potential, a company vehicle or allowance, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waterstone Human Capital (Formerly Spectrum Recruiting Solutions)