Project Executive

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA contributions

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a Project Executive to lead across multiple projects, visiting job sites to address safety, productivity, and quality while aligning field operations with company goals and maintaining strong client relationships.

This senior, owner‑level role requires 15+ years in project or field operations, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA or MS in PM or Engineering preferred), PMP certification strongly preferred, and a proven ability to influence without direct authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MS in Project Management, or Engineering preferred.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project or field operations, including leadership roles.
• Strong background in field execution, including safety, quality control, and productivity oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior leader and representative of company ownership across active job sites.
• Identify and address field‑level challenges related to safety, productivity, and quality.
• Provide strategic input on project planning and operational execution, ensuring alignment with company standards and client expectations.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to improve performance and remove barriers to success.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics and ensure accountability to project goals.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to build trust and address emerging concerns.
• Review project documentation and assess progress in the field.
• Support budgeting decisions and project spending approvals at the executive level.
• Partner with senior leadership on broader business strategy and continuous improvement efforts.
• Travel regularly to job sites to provide real‑time assessment, coaching, and executive support.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or MS in PM or Engineering

Job description

• Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 200,000 - yearly

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

What You'll Do

The Project Executive serves as a senior leader and part‑owner within the organization, providing strategic oversight and hands‑on leadership across multiple projects. This role does not include direct reports, but instead focuses on visiting job sites to identify and resolve performance issues related to safety, productivity, and quality. The Project Executive plays a key role in aligning field operations with company goals, ensuring projects meet high standards while maintaining strong client relationships.

• Serve as a senior leader and representative of company ownership across active job sites
• Identify and address field‑level challenges related to safety, productivity, and quality
• Provide strategic input on project planning and operational execution, ensuring alignment with company standards and client expectations
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams to improve performance and remove barriers to success
• Develop and monitor performance metrics and ensure accountability to project goals
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to build trust and address emerging concerns
• Review project documentation and assess progress in the field
• Support budgeting decisions and project spending approvals at the executive level
• Partner with senior leadership on broader business strategy and continuous improvement efforts
• Travel regularly to job sites to provide real‑time assessment, coaching, and executive support

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Project Management, or Engineering) preferred
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in project or field operations, including leadership roles
• Strong background in field execution, including safety, quality control, and productivity oversight
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority
• Proven success in a client‑facing and ownership‑level capacity

Additional Information

Pay Range

$150,000 - $200,000

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Total Rewards Statement

• As a full‑time employee at KE, you’ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
• 100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to dig, backfill, and manually move materials
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.