Project Executive

icon Mechanical; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with discretionary contributions

Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

icon Mechanical is seeking a Project Executive to lead our Operations team. This senior role oversees Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, and project teams, aligning execution with client expectations and business growth across an assigned area.

The position reports to the VP of Operations and involves travel to offices and jobsites roughly 60–70% of the time, with a focus on strategic leadership and long-term portfolio success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience in mechanical construction or related field.
• Experience managing multiple project managers and large projects (often $200M+).
• Strong business and financial acumen with profit, forecasting, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Project Directors, Senior PMs, and project teams.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, resource utilization, risk, and performance.
• Drive development and execution of strategic initiatives and growth plans.
• Mentor and develop high-performing professionals across portfolios.
• Travel 60-70% to offices and job sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

DBIA/LEED/PE license a plus

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Opportunity: Project Executive

icon Mechanical is seeking qualified professionals to join our Operations team. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI's original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the Top 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently looking for a Project Executive to join our Operations team, with a preference for a candidate based near our Granite City, IL headquarters; however, we are also open to candidates based near one of our office locations or elsewhere in the U.S., provided they are willing to travel to our offices and jobsites approximately 60-70% of the time. This newly created senior leadership role provides oversight to Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and assigned project teams, helping align project execution, client relationships, and business growth across an assigned area or division. Our ideal candidate is a strategic, relationship-driven construction leader with progressive experience overseeing complex mechanical construction projects and developing high-performing teams.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Project Executive leads an assigned portfolio that includes multiple Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and large-scale projects with a combined value that may exceed $500M. This role sets expectations, measures results, supports business development and project planning, and drives team alignment and talent development to ensure consistent execution across the portfolio.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Experience Based Salary
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead and champion a culture of safety by promoting company safety initiatives, supporting risk mitigation efforts, and fostering accountability across project teams.
• Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Project Managers and project teams, ensuring alignment with company standards, client expectations, and project objectives.
• Oversee the successful execution of assigned projects by maintaining visibility into project scope, schedule, resource utilization, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Estimating teams during project pursuits, planning efforts, and project startup to position projects for long-term success.
• Drive financial performance across a portfolio of projects by monitoring profitability, cash flow, forecasting, productivity, and cost-management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, and industry partners to support exceptional project outcomes and long-term business growth.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, contributing to pursuit strategies, expanding market presence, and promoting icon's capabilities and services.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop strategic initiatives, optimize processes, align resources, and support the organization's long-term growth objectives.
• Travel to company office locations and jobsites as needed, with anticipated travel of approximately 60-70%.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience within mechanical construction, construction management, project management, or a related industry, including at least 3-5 years managing multiple project managers and projects simultaneously; experience with data center, mission-critical, emerging technology, power, or large capital projects are preferred.
• Proven success overseeing large, complex construction projects valued at $200M+ while balancing safety, schedule, financial performance, client expectations, and operational objectives.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing project profitability, forecasting, cost controls, and overall project performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, industry partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills, with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing professionals.
• Experience leading project teams, managing priorities across multiple projects, and driving accountability at all levels of an organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America), LEED, or similar industry credentials are a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or State Contractor License are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Viewpoint, or similar platforms.

WHAT MAKES IMI DIFFERENT?

At the IMI companies, we don't just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. IMI knows we move fast, solve complex problems, and invest in our people.

At IMI, employees are trusted to take ownership, think creatively, and help shape the future of our business. In return, we invest in growth, opportunity, and a culture people want to be part of.

• 100% employee owned
• 2026 #1 Best Places to Work winner
• One of the region's fastest-growing companies
• Growth opportunities across engineering, construction, manufacturing, and corporate functions
• Team-oriented, high accountability culture
• Leadership that values ideas, initiative, and results

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.