Electrical Construction Project Executive

Kelso Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Electric Company in Atlanta, GA, seeks an accomplished Project Executive to lead multiple commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. You will provide executive oversight, set execution strategies, and drive safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

The role requires mentoring project managers, estimators, and field leaders, managing budgets, forecasts, and change orders, and maintaining strong client relations with owners, developers, and GC partners to win repeat

Qualifications

• Proven track record and stable employment history.
• Experience leading commercial/industrial electrical construction projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, Leads/Foremen and support staff.
• Establish project execution strategies and operational plans to achieve company objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and staffing requirements.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement, execution, and closeout activities.
• Monitor project milestones, productivity, labor performance, and material management.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Review and approve project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and major purchasing decisions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and develop corrective action plans when necessary.
• Maintain overall responsibility for project profitability and financial performance.
• Review monthly financial reports, cost projections, cash flow, and earned value metrics.
• Lead project forecasting and budget management processes.
• Ensure proper billing, collections, and contract compliance.
• Drive cost-control initiatives and maximize project margins.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, engineers, architects, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the executive point of contact for strategic customers and major projects.
• Participate in client presentations, project interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and market expansion.
• Support business development efforts and strategic growth initiatives.
• Review project contracts, specifications, and terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
• Oversee change management processes, claims resolution, and dispute mitigation.
• Manage project risk assessments and implement risk reduction strategies.
• Champion a safety-first culture throughout all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and customer requirements.
• Promote quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Support incident investigations and

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Safety culture

Client relations

Job description

Wallace Electric Company in Atlanta, GA, seeks an accomplished Project Executive to lead multiple commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. You will provide executive oversight, set execution strategies, and drive safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

The role requires mentoring project managers, estimators, and field leaders, managing budgets, forecasts, and change orders, and maintaining strong client relations with owners, developers, and GC partners to win repeat