Electrical Construction Project Executive

Jobot; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Executive to lead complex electrical construction projects from preconstruction through delivery. You will guide project and field teams, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring safety and quality.

Ideal candidates bring extensive senior leadership experience on large data center, commercial, or industrial projects, with strong knowledge of electrical systems, drawings, and codes, plus willingness to travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical construction experience with senior leadership on large or complex projects.
• Proven success overseeing projects in data center, commercial, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Ability to lead project management and field teams through all phases of construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution, aligning PM and field ops with budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership with clear accountability.
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction on scope reviews and procurement strategies.
• Manage project financials: forecasting, cost control, billing, cash flow, change orders, profitability.
• Act as senior point of contact for owners, GCs, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Resolve scheduling, manpower, material, equipment, and coordination challenges.
• Coordinate electrical installation with other trades and support constructability reviews.
• Establish and reinforce safety, quality, and compliance expectations.
• Oversee subcontractor/vendor performance including long-lead equipment procurement.
• Guide testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Mentor project leaders and strengthen delivery processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical construction

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Scheduling

Communication

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Construction PM software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Project Executive to lead complex electrical construction projects from preconstruction through delivery. You will guide project and field teams, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring safety and quality.

Ideal candidates bring extensive senior leadership experience on large data center, commercial, or industrial projects, with strong knowledge of electrical systems, drawings, and codes, plus willingness to travel to sites as needed.