Mechanical Project Executive

Centurion Selection; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Selection is seeking a Mechanical Project Executive in Massachusetts to provide senior leadership across major projects, ensuring strong financial performance and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes executive oversight, mentorship of project teams, and collaboration with owners, GCs/CMs, and engineers to deliver complex HVAC/plumbing systems on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical contracting or MEP construction.
• Proven success leading large/complex mechanical projects.
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, contracts, and risk.
• Experience developing Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Maintain accountability for budgets, profitability, forecasting, cash flow, and commercial performance.
• Oversee contracts, change orders, procurement, risk, and major commercial issues.
• Develop relationships with owners, developers, GCs/CMs, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Drive coordination between engineering, VDC/BIM, fabrication, field ops, commissioning, and service.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Client relationship management

Executive communication

MEP knowledge

Preconstruction/estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

VDC/BIM

Job description

Massachusetts | Full-Time | Senior Leadership Opportunity

We are conducting a search on behalf of a highly established mechanical contracting organization with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-value mechanical projects across commercial, healthcare, education, life sciences, institutional, and other specialized markets.

The organization is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Executive to provide senior leadership across major projects, with responsibility for project performance, financial results, client relationships, risk management, and team development.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished mechanical construction professional who is ready to operate at an executive level and have a meaningful impact on both projects and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of complex mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Maintain accountability for project budgets, profitability, forecasting, cash flow, and commercial performance.
• Oversee contracts, change orders, procurement, risk, and major commercial issues.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, GCs/CMs, architects, engineers, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in preconstruction, estimating, constructability, project strategy, and business development activities.
• Provide senior-level guidance on HVAC, plumbing, piping, controls, and other mechanical systems.
• Drive effective coordination between engineering, VDC/BIM, fabrication, field operations, commissioning, and service.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity gains, and profitable growth.
• Develop future project leaders and promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a proven mechanical construction leader with:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical contracting, MEP construction, HVAC, plumbing, piping, or related building systems.
• Demonstrated success leading large and/or complex mechanical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, contracts, change management, and risk.
• Experience leading and developing Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client-facing and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships with owners, GCs/CMs, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Experience with design-build, design-assist, or collaborative project delivery is highly desirable.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, commercial, institutional, education, data center, or similarly complex environments is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

The Opportunity

This is a senior-level opportunity with an established organization that combines deep industry experience, technical expertise, sophisticated project capabilities, and a strong reputation with its customers.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence major projects, develop high-performing teams, strengthen key client relationships, and contribute directly to the continued growth of the business.

Compensation: up to $200k.

Location: Massachusetts

Confidential Search: All inquiries will be handled with complete discretion.