Electrical Project Executive

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Project Executive to provide strategic leadership for a large-scale electrical construction program in Raleigh, NC. The role spans preconstruction to closeout, directing PMs, superintendents, and staff while driving safety, quality, schedule, and budget outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in electrical construction management and 7+ years of leading large teams, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and project controls for high-value projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years in electrical construction management.
• 7+ years leading multiple project teams or large programs.
• Experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, data center, or advanced technology projects.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for large electrical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Lead project teams including PMs, Superintendents, and support staff.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet safety, quality, schedule and financial objectives.
• Coordinate field operations, engineering, procurement, and client stakeholders.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and profitability.

Skills

Electrical PM leadership

Budget forecasting

Contract administration

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

ACCUBID

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.