Project Executive

Lighthouse Electric Co., Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly vehicle allowance and fuelcard

Relocation assistance

Company paid health, vision, andDental

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. seeks a Project Executive to direct executive oversight of construction operations across high-value electrical projects. You will manage multi-trade teams, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive project profitability and client satisfaction.

With 10+ years in leadership within electrical construction, you will lead budgets, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration while influencing enterprise safety culture and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience directing the full operations lifecycle within an assigned market of a business unit.
• Program level management experience in a multi-trade environment with MEP trades.
• Experience providing executive oversight of construction operations on multiple large-scale electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of construction operations on multiple large-scale electrical projects, aligning with company goals, safety standards, quality expectations, and client interests.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value projects typically exceeding $50 million annually across market sectors.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, successful project delivery.
• Maintain strong client relationships as the primary executive contact throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure NEC and applicable regulations compliance; coordinate with project controls for budgets and forecasts.
• Drive safety leadership and continuous improvement in jobsite safety performance.
• Collaborate with estimating and procurement to support competitive bids and change orders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

10+ years of related field experience

Tools

AccuBid Anywhere

Bamboo

Bluebeam

Foundation

Microsoft Office Suite

Navisworks

PlanGrid

Procore

Primavera

QuickBase

Remarkable

SharePoint

Workday

Job description

About Lighthouse Electric

At Lighthouse Electric, we power more than buildings – we power opportunity. For decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. Our success is driven by craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way – safely, efficiently, and with integrity. We believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why we invest in our team, encourage continuous improvement, and create an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and make a measurable impact. Here, you’re not just another employee – you’re part of a crew that takes pride in powering what’s next.

Why Us

• Stability + Growth – Established company with a strong backlog of major projects.
• Impactful Work – Be part of high-profile, large-scale electrical builds.
• Empowered Professionals – We trust our experts to lead and innovate.
• Team-First Culture – Collaboration, respect, and accountability drive our success.
• Strong Benefits Investment – Company-paid health coverage + 401(k) match.
• Career Development – We promote from within and value long-term growth.

Job Description

A Project Executive with at least one of the following:

• Experience directing the full operations lifecycle within an assigned market of a business unit.
• Program level management experience in a multi-trade environment working with MEP trades.
• Experience performing the following tasks:
• Provide executive oversight of construction operations on multiple large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, safety standards, quality expectations, contractual requirements, and client interests.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value projects, typically exceeding $50 million annually, across various market sectors.
• Serve as the contract administrator, ensuring project team alignment and compliance with contractual terms to mitigate company risks and optimize project value.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting cooperation with the enterprise safety team to develop compliance strategies for OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Establish safety leadership initiatives and engage directly with field leadership to promote continuous improvement in jobsite safety performance.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams including project managers, field leaders, estimators, planners, modelers, fabrication managers, schedulers, project controllers, and administrative staff to ensure consistent and successful project delivery.
• Ensure seamless coordination between internal departments such as operations, planning, procurement, fabrication, safety, and finance to support project needs.
• Effectively recruit, hire, mentor, and develop top project management and field leadership team members, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of executive contact throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with the project controls team to produce and validate project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring profitability, accountability, and transparency.
• Lead monthly financial review meetings for all projects within the portfolio.
• Implement effective risk management strategies that align with company standards and client expectations to minimize exposure and resolve project challenges.
• Ensure accurate and timely project scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking to meet or exceed project goals.
• Collaborate with the estimating team to aid in the development of competitive, well-structured bids and change orders aligned with project delivery strategies.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of delivery methods, subcontractors, vendors, and construction partners to optimize project outcomes.
• Facilitate regular project review meetings, including financial performance, schedule status, risk analysis, and staffing alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, identifying process efficiencies and implementing best practices across the project management lifecycle.
• Represent the company in high-level meetings including progress reviews, payment disputes, scope negotiations, and closeout discussions.
• Promote the use of modern construction technologies, including 3D modeling, digital workflows, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Ensure the proper documentation of all project activities, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, fabrication logistics, work conditions, and meeting minutes.
• Report regularly to executive leadership, providing updates on portfolio status, strategic risks, financial performance, and client engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in the electrical construction industry including project management and field operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or 10 years of related field experience.
• Data Center, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Sports & Entertainment, and Light Industrial experience.
• Experience managing projects / portfolios in excess of $100 million.
• Ability to travel to various job sites, client headquarters, etc. approximately 4 nights per month.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., AccuBid Anywhere, Bamboo, Bluebeam, Foundation, Microsoft Office Suite, Navisworks, PlanGrid, Procore, Primavera, QuickBase, Remarkable, SharePoint, Workday, or similar systems).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Travel Requirements

Primarily office-based with occasional travel to job sites and company locations. Periodic travel may be required to support training initiatives, onboarding activities, and workforce development programs.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lighthouse Electric will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Ability to perform the essential job functions in a variety of work environments, including office and/or active job site settings. Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Ability to move about the office or jobsite as needed to perform essential duties. Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, and related devices. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means. Ability to occasionally position self to access materials, equipment, or work areas. Ability to occasionally move or transport work-related materials or equipment. Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels typical of office or construction environments. Ability to travel to various work locations as required. Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors in varying environmental conditions, as applicable to the position. Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with company policy and operational needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a program (i.e., multiple projects, multiple customers).
• Team environment with people with a variety of past experiences and knowledge.
• Potential to work on mega-scale projects for high profile customers.
• Monthly vehicle allowance and fuel card.
• Relocation Assistance (if required).
• Company paid health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance/AD&D policies.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401k with 5% company match.
• Annual employee performance reviews.
• Excellent Bonus Structure.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program: We don't just work for lighthouse-we own it. Lighthouse Electric is proudly 30% owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees a stake in our success. Ownership drives accountability, craftsmanship, and pride in in everything we build.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department. Note: Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and Motor Record Vehicle check as a condition of employment. For more details about our company, please visit our website, LinkedIn page, Facebook page or Vimeo Account.

Please include a cover letter that expresses who you are as a person beyond your resume and professional mask. At Lighthouse Electric, our people are the driving force that powers our success. We’re thinkers and doers, innovators and optimizers, risk-takers and hard conversation-havers. Flexing our differences, we’re able to take on bigger challenges, make bigger strides and find smarter efficiencies. Whether it’s putting tried and true wisdom to work, or reworking how something is done altogether so we can do it better, we find satisfaction in doing what others can’t. We’re a crew that pushes further, works harder and solves smarter. We do whatever it takes to get the job done, to get it done right– and we’re raising the bar while we do it. Real forward movement honors the past. It’s going to take the perspective of more than just a few to define the future. Let’s power the progress the electrical industry needs.