Electrical Project Executive

Summit Construction Advisors; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Construction Advisors in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Project Executive to lead a portfolio of complex commercial electrical construction projects, develop high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence.

This executive role focuses on financial success, client relations, and strategic staffing across multiple projects, requiring strong leadership, risk management, and a track record of delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial electrical construction.
• Proven success managing multiple large-scale electrical construction projects and leading high-performing project teams.
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, budgeting, contract administration, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience managing complex projects across commercial, mission critical, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, or institutional markets.
• Demonstrated ability to build lasting client relationships and successfully lead project teams through all phases of construction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, project delivery, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Drive financial performance through forecasting, cost control, risk management, and operational planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support staff.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and key project stakeholders.
• Partner with operations and field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee contract administration, procurement strategy, change order negotiations, and project execution.
• Review project health, identify potential risks, and implement proactive solutions to protect project performance.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening existing client relationships and contributing to future project opportunities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on staffing, resource planning, and operational strategy across multiple projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Decision Making

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Journeyman or Master Electrician license (preferred)

Job description

A nationally recognized electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead a portfolio of complex commercial electrical construction projects while developing high-performing project teams and driving operational excellence.

This executive-level leadership position is responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring financial success, strengthening client partnerships, and mentoring Project Managers to deliver exceptional results across every phase of construction.

If you're a strategic leader who enjoys building teams, solving complex challenges, and growing long-term client relationships, we'd love to connect.

What You\'ll Be Responsible For

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Drive financial performance through forecasting, cost control, risk management, and operational planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and project support staff.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and key project stakeholders.
• Partner with operations and field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee contract administration, procurement strategy, change order negotiations, and project execution.
• Review project health, identify potential risks, and implement proactive solutions to protect project performance.
• Support business development efforts by strengthening existing client relationships and contributing to future project opportunities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on staffing, resource planning, and operational strategy across multiple projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial electrical construction.
• Proven success managing multiple large-scale electrical construction projects and leading high-performing project teams.
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, budgeting, contract administration, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience managing complex projects across commercial, mission critical, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, or institutional markets.
• Demonstrated ability to build lasting client relationships and successfully lead project teams through all phases of construction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, project delivery, and field operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus.
• Experience with Design-Build, CMAR, or other collaborative project delivery methods.

Why This Opportunity?

• Executive leadership role with significant operational influence.
• Complex, high-profile commercial electrical projects.
• Strong project backlog and long-term stability.
• Collaborative leadership team with a people-first culture.
• Opportunity to mentor the next generation of construction leaders while shaping the growth of the business.