Project Executive

Jobot; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Executive to lead complex electrical construction projects from preconstruction through delivery. You will guide project and field teams, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring safety and quality.

Ideal candidates bring extensive senior leadership experience on large data center, commercial, or industrial projects, with strong knowledge of electrical systems, drawings, and codes, plus willingness to travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical construction experience with senior leadership on large or complex projects.
• Proven success overseeing projects in data center, commercial, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Ability to lead project management and field teams through all phases of construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution, aligning PM and field ops with budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership with clear accountability.
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction on scope reviews and procurement strategies.
• Manage project financials: forecasting, cost control, billing, cash flow, change orders, profitability.
• Act as senior point of contact for owners, GCs, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Resolve scheduling, manpower, material, equipment, and coordination challenges.
• Coordinate electrical installation with other trades and support constructability reviews.
• Establish and reinforce safety, quality, and compliance expectations.
• Oversee subcontractor/vendor performance including long-lead equipment procurement.
• Guide testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Mentor project leaders and strengthen delivery processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical construction

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Scheduling

Communication

Travel to sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Construction PM software

Job description

Take the Lead on Complex Projects—and Make Your Impact From Day One.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Drew Fetter

Salary: $200,000 - $260,000 per year

A bit about us:

At the core of this company is its electrical contracting capabilities, specializing in commercial, healthcare, hospitality, public works, and high-rise residential segments.. We handle simple plan-and-spec projects to those requiring in-house design/build expertise. Our project managers, estimators, engineers, and on-site project foremen work to ensure that every project is designed, planned, and executed efficiently and expertly.

Why join us?

Step into a Project Executive role with ownership of entire project sites, from preconstruction through final delivery. Lead experienced project and field teams, manage financial performance, and build strong client relationships while delivering complex electrical construction projects. This opportunity is ideal for a proven leader ready to take on broader responsibility and drive results at every stage.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution, aligning project management and field operations with contractual requirements, budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership, establishing clear responsibilities and accountability.
• Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams on scope reviews, budgets, procurement strategies, staffing plans, and project turnover.
• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, billing, cash flow, change orders, and profitability.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for owners, general contractors, construction managers, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress and resolve scheduling, manpower, material, equipment, and coordination challenges.
• Coordinate electrical installation with other trades and support constructability reviews, sequencing, and site logistics.
• Establish and reinforce expectations for jobsite safety, quality, and compliance.
• Oversee subcontractor and vendor performance, including long-lead equipment procurement and delivery.
• Guide testing, commissioning, project turnover, and closeout activities.
• Mentor project leaders and strengthen processes that support consistent project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical construction experience, including senior leadership responsibility for large or complex projects.
• Proven success overseeing projects in data center, commercial, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction methods, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project management and field teams through all phases of construction.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and change management.
• Experience managing contracts, project risks, procurement, and client relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make timely decisions, and resolve complex project issues.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and team development skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management, scheduling, and financial reporting software.
• Ability to travel to and maintain a regular presence at project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission-critical facilities and data center electrical infrastructure.
• Background overseeing multiple projects or large, phased construction programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.