Electrical Project Executive

Actalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Project Executive in Raleigh, NC, to provide strategic leadership for large electrical construction programs. You will oversee multiple project teams, drive safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance, and maintain key client relationships from preconstruction through closeout.

The role requires extensive experience delivering complex commercial and industrial projects, including data centers or mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical construction management.
• 7+ years of experience leading multiple project teams or large-scale programs.
• Experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, or advanced technology projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Proven experience managing projects valued in excess of $50M.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight for large electrical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Assistant PMs, Superintendents, and staff.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies to meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial goals.
• Ensure coordination between field operations, engineering, procurement, and client stakeholders.
• Support resolution of major project challenges, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, GCs, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary executive contact throughout project execution.
• Lead executive-level project meetings and provide performance updates.
• Drive customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for future business growth.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and profitability.
• Review and approve major purchasing, subcontracting, and change orders.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed profit and margin objectives.
• Direct manpower planning and resource allocation across projects.
• Partner with operations leadership to ensure staffing needs are met.
• Establish project priorities aligned with company objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Champion safety and accountability across activities.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and site safety requirements.
• Oversee quality control programs and ensure contractual deliverables.
• Participate in executive safety reviews and audits.
• Mentor Project Managers and field leaders.
• Identify talent development and succession planning opportunities.
• Foster collaboration and high-performance culture across teams.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

PMP/CCM/OSHA 30 certifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

ACCUBID

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Project Executive

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and oversight for a large-scale, mission-critical construction program. This individual will manage multiple project teams, ensuring operational excellence, driving financial performance, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. The role demands extensive experience in managing complex commercial and industrial electrical construction projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight for large electrical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Lead project teams consisting of Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies to achieve safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
• Ensure coordination between field operations, engineering, procurement, and client stakeholders.
• Support resolution of major project challenges, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary executive point of contact throughout project execution.
• Lead executive-level project meetings and provide performance updates.
• Drive customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for future business growth.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and profitability.
• Review and approve major purchasing decisions, subcontract agreements, and change orders.
• Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed profit and margin objectives.
• Direct manpower planning and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Partner with operations leadership to ensure workforce availability and project staffing needs are met.
• Establish project priorities and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Champion a culture of safety and accountability throughout all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company standards, and site‑specific safety requirements.
• Oversee quality control programs and ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Participate in executive safety reviews and project audits.
• Mentor Project Managers and field leadership teams.
• Identify talent development opportunities and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and high‑performance culture across project teams.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance development efforts.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical construction management.
• 7+ years of experience leading multiple project teams or large‑scale construction programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission‑critical, data center, semiconductor, or advanced technology projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Proven experience managing projects valued in excess of $50M.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience overseeing mission‑critical, advanced manufacturing, or highly technical industrial facilities.
• PMP, CCM, OSHA 30, or other industry certifications.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, ACCUBID, or related construction management software.
• Experience managing self‑perform electrical construction operations.

Work Environment

The work environment is fast‑paced and involves managing multiple priorities. The candidate will be involved in overseeing large‑scale electrical construction programs in industrial, advanced manufacturing, mission‑critical, or data center environments. Technologies and software used include Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and ACCUBID.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $95.00/hr.

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 sp