Mechanical Construction Project Executive

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Project Executive to provide strategic oversight of major mechanical construction projects and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes. The role focuses on portfolio performance, executive client relationships, project delivery strategy, risk management, and developing project leadership talent.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with executives, operations, preconstruction, and field teams to staff projects, ensure financial health, and align

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading major mechanical construction projects.
• Proven track record of overseeing portfolios or multiple project teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, sheet metal, and related systems.
• Experience developing senior project leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of major mechanical construction projects and portfolios.
• Establish delivery strategies, execution plans, financial targets, staffing, and risk priorities.
• Maintain accountability for profitability, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting.
• Lead and develop senior project managers and other project leadership personnel.
• Partner with preconstruction and estimating on pursuit strategy, budgets, constructability, and handoffs.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, general contractors, owners, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee contract negotiations, scope changes, claims, disputes, and schedule recovery.
• Review performance, identify issues, and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical construction leadership

Executive leadership

Client relationship management

Project delivery strategy

Job description

Large-Scale Commercial & Industrial Mechanical Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Executive to provide strategic oversight of major commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects and lead project teams in delivering successful operational and financial outcomes. This individual will be responsible for portfolio-level performance, executive client relationships, project delivery strategy, risk management, and the development of project leadership talent.

The Project Executive will work closely with company executives, operations leadership, preconstruction, and field teams to ensure projects are properly staffed, financially sound, and executed in alignment with company objectives. The ideal candidate brings extensive mechanical construction experience, a proven record of leading complex projects, and the ability to balance strategic decision-making with practical construction execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of major mechanical construction projects and, where applicable, multiple concurrent projects or a portfolio of work.
• Establish project delivery strategies, execution plans, financial targets, staffing approaches, and risk management priorities.
• Maintain accountability for overall project profitability, forecasting, contract performance, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop senior project managers, project managers, project executives, and other project leadership personnel as assigned.
• Partner with preconstruction and estimating teams on pursuit strategy, bid reviews, conceptual budgets, constructability, value engineering, and project handoff.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, general contractors, owners, engineers, design partners, and strategic subcontractors.
• Provide executive-level oversight of contract negotiations, scope changes, claims, disputes, schedule recovery, and major project risks.
• Review project performance, identify emerging issues, and direct corrective actions to protect financial results and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with operations and field leadership on workforce planning, labor availability, procurement strategy, equipment requirements, and installation sequencing.
• Establish accountability for project controls, reporting standards, forecasting accuracy, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Support business development, client retention, strategic pursuits, and expansion into key markets or customer relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery systems, operational efficiency, workforce development, and overall company performance.
• Represent the company in executive project reviews and high-level client discussions, resolving issues that require senior leadership involvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical construction, including large-scale commercial, industrial, institutional, or technically complex projects.
• Demonstrated success overseeing major projects or multiple project teams with responsibility for financial performance and execution outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and related building or industrial systems.
• Proven leadership experience developing senior project managers, project managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, risk management, cost forecasting, change management, scheduling, procurement, and project controls.
• Experience working directly with executive stakeholders, major clients, general contractors, owners, and design teams.
• Ability to make strategic decisions, resolve complex commercial and operational challenges, and hold teams accountable for results.
• Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, communication, and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience contributing to business development, strategic planning, and operational improvement.

Ideal Candidate

A senior mechanical construction leader who can operate at both the strategic and project-delivery levels. This individual understands how to build strong project teams, protect margins, manage client relationships, develop future leaders, and deliver complex construction programs while supporting the company's broader growth and operational objectives.