Project Executive

POLK MECHANICAL COMPANY LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk Mechanical Company LLC seeks a Construction/Mechanical Project Executive to lead high-value construction projects, driving strategy, execution, and performance. You will oversee project teams, align with company goals, and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to safety and quality standards.

You will mentor project managers, manage schedules and budgets, drive risk management, and maintain strong client relationships while reviewing major decisions and change orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale or complex projects.
• Leadership experience overseeing teams and multiple projects.
• Strong executive leadership and decision-making skills.
• Advanced knowledge of construction operations and contracts.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with project management and job cost systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of project planning and execution.
• Lead and mentor project managers and field leadership.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
• Drive strategic planning, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain and grow client and stakeholder relationships.
• Review and approve major project decisions, change orders, and scopes.
• Monitor project progress and overall portfolio performance.
• Support business development and project pursuits.

Skills

Executive leadership

Project management

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Team leadership

Contracts knowledge

Job cost systems

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Polk Mechanical is seeking a Construction/Mechanical Project Executive to lead complex, high-value construction projects while driving overall project strategy, execution, and performance. This role oversees project teams, ensures alignment with company goals, and delivers projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of project planning and execution
• Lead and mentor project managers and field leadership
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and financial performance
• Drive strategic planning, risk management, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements
• Maintain and grow client and stakeholder relationships
• Review and approve major project decisions, change orders, and scopes
• Monitor project progress and overall portfolio performance
• Support business development and project pursuits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• Proven experience managing large-scale or complex projects
• Leadership experience overseeing teams and multiple projects
• Strong executive leadership and decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of construction operations and contracts
• Strong financial and budget management skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with project management and job cost systems

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