Project Executive

Tutor Perini Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Executive to lead 1–2 large electrical projects in the Houston area. You will oversee safety, schedule, budget and quality while guiding a team of Project Managers and maintaining key client relationships for project opportunities.

You will partner with preconstruction on budgets and constructability, manage GMP/lump-sum contracts, and ensure alignment with Fisk’s standards across all project phases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of progressive management experience with an electrical subcontractor.
• Experience managing electrical projects of $20M+ from pre-construction through closeout.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead across field, office, and owner environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent electrical projects with total contract values of $20M–$80M, maintaining full accountability for safety, quality, cost, and schedule outcomes.
• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to a team of Project Managers, driving consistency in project execution.
• Establish and maintain client and industry relationships that generate new project opportunities and strengthen Fisk’s market presence in Houston and beyond.
• Partner with Preconstruction during budget reviews, scope analysis, and constructability assessments.
• Lead the development and management of GMP and Lump Sum contracts, understanding Fisk’s cost model, labor projections and risk.
• Interface with owners, architects, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve constructability and VE issues.
• Conduct WIP reviews and job cost analyses; report on progress, financial performance, wins, and losses.
• Oversee master project scheduling with Fisk’s Scheduling team, develop look-ahead schedules and identify milestones and risk.
• Champion Fisk’s quality control and safety programs; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Construction management

Client relationship management

Team mentorship

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Houston, TX

Full time

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Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Executive to join our office in Houston, Texas.

About Fisk Electric

If it’s electric, Fisk Electric Company has it covered.

Since 1913, Fisk has been one of the nation’s leading providers for the design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, structured cabling applications, integrated electronic security systems, and building technology solutions.

During our storied history, we have gained experience on virtually every building type or unusual site condition in every region of the United States as well as the Middle East, Spain, the Virgin Islands, and the Caribbean.

Notable projects include Formula 1 and City Center projects in Las Vegas for MGM, data center projects, T-Mobile Arena, UNLV, DAS Projects for 5G services as well as high end retail stores such as Gucci, Fendi, Neiman Marcus and Tapestry.

Extraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION

At Fisk Electric, a Project Executive is the engine behind some of Houston’s most complex electrical construction projects. In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of 1–2 large-scale projects ranging from $20M to $80M, leading a team of Project Managers while serving as the primary strategic link between field execution, preconstruction, and client relationships. You’ll bring deep technical authority, sharp commercial instincts, and the judgment to keep high-stakes projects on time, on budget, and ahead of the next challenge.

As a Project Executive at Fisk Electric, reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead multiple (1-2) concurrent electrical projects with total contract values of $20M–$80M, maintaining full accountability for safety, quality, cost, and schedule outcomes

• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to a team of Project Managers, driving consistency in project execution and professional development across your team

• Establish and maintain client and industry relationships that generate new project opportunities and strengthen Fisk’s market presence in Houston and beyond

• Partner with the Preconstruction Department during the pre-bid and pre-construction phases, including budget reviews, scope analysis, and constructability assessments

• Lead the development and management of GMP and Lump Sum contracts, applying a thorough understanding of Fisk’s cost model, labor projections, and risk exposure

• Interface with owners, architects, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve constructability and value engineering issues throughout negotiation and contract execution

• Conduct WIP reviews and weekly/monthly job cost analyses with Operations Managers, reporting on project progress, financial performance, wins, and losses

• Oversee master project scheduling in coordination with Fisk’s Scheduling team, developing look-ahead schedules and identifying critical milestones and risk areas

• Champion Fisk’s quality control and safety programs, ensuring all project work meets specification, design, and regulatory standards at every phase

• Review and ensure compliance with owner contracts in alignment with Fisk’s established standards and project management framework

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED

• 7+ years of progressive management experience with an electrical subcontractor, including direct oversight of project teams

• Demonstrated experience managing electrical projects of $20M or greater from pre-construction through closeout

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead across field, office, and owner environments

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a closely related field

• Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling and QA/QC tools

• OSHA 30 certification or active electrical license

Fisk Electric builds extraordinary projects and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer