Project Executive

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Offices in Waco, Temple, and Fort Worth with over 400 dedicated employees. At LPI, our strength lies in our people—Texans committed to excellence in every project. Be part of a company where your skills make a difference and your work builds communities. The Project Executive provides senior-level leadership and oversight for large, complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction projects at Lochridge-Priest, Inc. (LPI). This position is accountable for project performance from preconstruction and contract transition through construction, closeout, and client turnover. Working closely with Operations, Project Managers, field leadership, estimating, and executive leadership, the Project Executive drives safe execution, financial performance, schedule adherence, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role provides strategic direction and resolves significant project risks while empowering project teams to manage daily execution. Company Benefits Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401K with Company Match Provide executive oversight for assigned large-scale and complex commercial and industrial MEP construction projects, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing scopes. Lead project strategy from preconstruction handoff through final completion, ensuring clear scope, execution plans, milestones, and accountability. Oversee project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, cash flow, billing, profitability, contingency use, and financial reporting; identify and address unfavorable trends. Guide Project Managers in contract administration, change order strategy, procurement, subcontractor management, claims avoidance, and risk mitigation. Partner with field operations and trade leadership to align manpower plans, labor productivity, equipment, material procurement, and subcontractor resources with project schedules. Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure project leadership maintains compliance with company safety expectations and applicable requirements. Oversee quality control, coordination between MEP trades, constructability reviews, inspections, commissioning readiness, and timely resolution of deficiencies. Monitor critical schedules, long-lead items, milestones, and recovery plans; remove executive-level obstacles affecting project delivery. Serve as a senior point of contact for owners, general contractors, construction managers, design professionals, and key trade partners. Lead or participate in executive project reviews and major client meetings, communicating project status, financial exposure, risks, and corrective actions. Mentor and develop Project Managers and project teams through coaching, performance feedback, succession planning, and consistent operating practices. Coordinate with estimating and preconstruction teams on project pursuits, bid reviews, pricing strategy, contract risks, and operational readiness. Facilitate timely escalation and resolution of major commercial, contractual, staffing, and operational issues. Ensure complete project closeout, including documentation, punch-list completion, commissioning coordination, final billing, and lessons learned. Collaborate across departments to support resource planning, operational efficiency, and long-term customer relationships. Hold project teams accountable for safe, profitable, high-quality execution while reinforcing LPI’s values and professional standards. Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant construction experience may be considered. Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in commercial or industrial construction, with substantial experience managing complex MEP projects preferred. Demonstrated success leading large projects or multiple project teams with responsibility for financial results, scheduling, contracts, and client relationships. Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction practices, drawings, specifications, and trade coordination. Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, change management, subcontract administration, and construction risk management. Ability to travel to assigned jobsites and company locations as project needs require. Essential Skills Executive-level leadership, judgment, accountability, and ability to mentor project teams. Strong understanding of project financials, labor productivity, cost controls, and profitability drivers. Excellent client communication, negotiation, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, schedules, and complex project reporting. Strategic planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize competing project demands. Commitment to jobsite safety, quality, ethical business practices, and collaboration across MEP disciplines. Ability to lead cross-functional teams while maintaining clear responsibility for day-to-day project management. Proficiency with construction management software, Microsoft Office, and project financial reporting tools. This position operates in professional office and active construction jobsite environments. Regular interaction with project teams, field personnel, owners, general contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors is required. Travel to assigned project sites and occasional work outside normal business hours may be necessary based on project demands. Jobsite visits require adherence to applicable safety procedures and use of required personal protective equipment. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lochridge-Priest, Inc.