Head of Commercial Electrical Projects

Summit Construction Advisors; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Construction Advisors seeks an experienced Project Executive to lead a portfolio of complex commercial electrical construction projects in the United States. You will guide high-performing teams, drive financial performance, and strengthen client relationships across preconstruction through closeout.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with owners and design partners, and a focus on safety, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial electrical construction.
• Proven success managing multiple large-scale electrical projects and leading high-performing 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 forecasting

Budgeting

Contract administration

Risk management

Client relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Summit Construction Advisors seeks an experienced Project Executive to lead a portfolio of complex commercial electrical construction projects in the United States. You will guide high-performing teams, drive financial performance, and strengthen client relationships across preconstruction through closeout.

The role requires strategic leadership, collaboration with owners and design partners, and a focus on safety, schedule, and budget.