Project Executive

Acquaint Recruiting; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone allowance

Vehicle allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Acquaint Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead large-scale commercial mechanical construction projects from kickoff to closeout. You will drive execution, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality across teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 5–10 years in mechanical construction, with a strong HVAC background and proven leadership in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing commercial mechanical construction projects with increasing responsibility.
• Strong background in mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Experience overseeing project financials: budgeting, forecasting, cost management.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects while maintaining quality and profitability.
• Experience with commissioning processes and project closeout documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial mechanical and HVAC construction projects.
• Lead project teams to stay on schedule, within budget, and meet client expectations.
• Monitor project financial performance: budgets, forecasting, cost controls, profitability.
• Identify risks early and implement proactive solutions to keep projects moving.
• Partner with Project Managers and field teams to remove obstacles and improve delivery.
• Build strong client, owner, subcontractor, vendor, and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee commissioning activities to ensure systems operate per specifications.
• Ensure turnover packages, warranties, and closeout documentation are complete.
• Drive continuous improvement for delivery efficiency and profitability.
• Promote safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

HVAC Systems

Client Relations

Scheduling

Contracts

Safety Culture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Acquaint has been engaged to identify an experienced Project Executive to lead the successful execution of large-scale commercial mechanical construction projects. This individual will provide strategic oversight from project kickoff through commissioning and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with a strong background in mechanical and HVAC construction who thrives on solving problems before they occur. They are financially savvy, highly organized, and committed to driving projects to completion through proactive leadership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial mechanical and HVAC construction projects.
• Lead project teams to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and meet client expectations.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost controls, labor productivity, and profitability.
• Identify risks early and proactively implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams to remove obstacles and improve project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee project commissioning activities to ensure systems are fully operational and meet project specifications.
• Ensure all closeout documentation, punch list items, warranties, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and turnover packages are completed accurately and on time.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency, and profitability.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork across all projects.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 5–10 years of experience managing commercial mechanical construction projects with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong background in mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Proven experience overseeing project financials, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects while maintaining quality and profitability.
• Experience with commissioning processes and project closeout documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly proactive with the ability to anticipate issues before they impact the project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading large commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission critical, manufacturing, or institutional mechanical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, procurement, and project management software.

In addition to competitive compensation, this role includes a cell phone and vehicle allowances and bonus.