Electrical Construction Project Executive

Actalent; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan and matching

Time off/PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Construction Project Executive to provide strategic leadership across multiple large-scale electrical construction projects. The role oversees project execution, profitability, forecasting, risk management, and client relationships from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities include reviewing financial performance, leading reviews, and mentoring Project Managers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical subcontractor construction or related MEP experience.
• Led large/complex electrical scopes ($30M–$70M+) on industrial projects.
• Experience with cost-to-complete forecasting and recovery planning.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for multiple concurrent electrical construction projects.
• Review and manage overall project financial performance, forecasting, margins, and cost exposure.
• Lead project review meetings and optimize resource allocations and change orders.
• Mentor Project Managers and develop leadership capabilities across teams.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with owners, GCs/CMs, and trade partners.
• Ensure adherence to project controls, QA/QC, and safety programs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

Risk management

Client relationship management

Multi-project oversight

Team mentoring

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Construction Project Executive Job Description The Electrical Construction Project Executive provides strategic leadership and executive oversight across multiple large-scale electrical construction projects and key customer accounts. This operational leader is accountable for project execution, profitability, forecasting accuracy, risk management, client relationships, and leadership development. The role collaborates closely with Project Management, Operations, Field Leadership, Purchasing, VDC/BIM, Project Controls, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful delivery of complex industrial and mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• - Provide executive oversight for multiple concurrent electrical construction projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
• - Review and manage overall project financial performance, including forecasting, margins, billing, cash flow, and cost exposure, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• - Lead regular project review meetings and rigorously challenge cost-to-complete forecasts, recovery plans, and resource allocations.
• - Oversee manpower planning and deployment across projects to meet schedule and productivity targets.
• - Direct procurement strategies, including long-lead equipment tracking, material logistics, and vendor coordination to support milestone execution.
• - Ensure effective change order management, including pricing, negotiation, documentation, and integration into project budgets and schedules.
• - Lead claims management efforts and implement robust risk management processes to mitigate operational and commercial risks.
• - Review contracts and identify key risk areas, ensuring appropriate strategies are in place to manage scope, schedule, and commercial obligations.
• - Support project pursuits by participating in interviews, major proposals, and preconstruction activities, helping to shape winning strategies and technical approaches.
• - Maintain and grow executive-level relationships with owners, general contractors/construction managers, consultants, and trade partners.
• - Drive consistency in project management standards, operating procedures, and best practices across all assigned projects.
• - Mentor and develop Project Managers and emerging leaders, providing guidance on technical, financial, and leadership aspects of project delivery.
• - Align field operations and project management teams to ensure coordinated execution, clear communication, and timely issue resolution.
• - Leverage company resources including VDC/BIM, prefabrication, project controls, QA/QC, commissioning, purchasing, and safety programs to optimize project outcomes.
• - Promote a safety-focused, collaborative, and growth-minded culture across project teams and stakeholders.
• - Use construction ERP and financial systems, project controls software, scheduling tools, and collaboration platforms to monitor performance and support executive reporting.

Essential Skills

• - Minimum of 10+ years of electrical subcontractor construction or related MEP construction experience.
• - Proven experience leading large, complex construction projects with substantial electrical scopes.
• - Demonstrated success leading $30M–$70M+ electrical scopes on industrial projects, ideally within data center or mission-critical environments.
• - Experience with reputable electrical subcontractors, with strong exposure to industrial power and, ideally, instrumentation and controls (I&C).
• - Previous experience in roles such as Project Manager, Project Executive, Operations Manager, or Construction Executive.
• - Strong financial acumen with expertise in forecasting, cost management, and multi-project financial oversight.
• - Hands-on experience with cost-to-complete forecasting and recovery planning.
• - Robust contract administration and construction risk management experience, including change order and claims management.
• - Proven track record in leading, mentoring, and developing project teams and future leaders.
• - Excellent leadership capabilities with strong negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills.
• - Experience in client relationship management and program management across multiple projects.
• - Proficiency using construction ERP/financial systems and project controls software.
• - Ability to work effectively with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for scheduling and planning.
• - Experience using Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and BIM/VDC coordination platforms.
• - Comfort with executive reporting dashboards and data-driven performance management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• - Mission-critical project delivery experience, particularly in environments requiring high reliability and uptime.
• - Data center construction experience, including complex electrical and power distribution systems.
• - Experience with semiconductor facilities and advanced manufacturing environments.
• - Pharmaceutical or biotech construction experience, including regulated and cleanroom settings.
• - Healthcare construction experience with complex building systems and stakeholder coordination.
• - Strong skills in electrical construction leadership and multi-project financial management.
• - Experience in change order and claims management within large industrial and mission-critical projects.
• - Experience in industrial, pharmaceutical, and other complex manufacturing project types.
• - Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships with owners, GCs/CMs, consultants, and trade partners.
• - Interest in contributing to a growth-minded, family-owned contractor environment known for safety, quality, and innovation.
• - Motivation to support and benefit from direct mentorship from experienced Project Managers and construction leaders.
• - Desire to leverage a strong career advancement pathway into broader project and operational leadership roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Morrisville, PA.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morrisville,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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