Project Executive - Commercial Electrical

Jobtome; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Project Executive for our large, well-established commercial electrical contractor client in the Greater Houston area. You will lead 1–2 concurrent projects valued at $20M–$80M, oversee a team of Project Managers, and drive safety, quality, cost, and schedule outcomes.

You will build client relationships, collaborate with Preconstruction on budgets and constructability, and manage GMP/Lump Sum contracts while closely monitoring project performance and risk.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Familiarity with Procore, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling/QA/QC tools.
• OSHA 30 certification or active electrical license.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple electrical projects (1–2) with total values of $20M–$80M, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Mentor and supervise Project Managers to drive consistent project execution.
• Build and maintain client and industry relationships to generate opportunities.
• Partner with Preconstruction during pre-bid and budget reviews.
• Oversee GMP and Lump Sum contracts with cost models and risk exposure.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, suppliers, and subs to resolve issues.
• Conduct WIP reviews and regular job cost analyses with Operations.
• Oversee master scheduling with the scheduling team and identify milestones.
• Champion quality control and safety programs, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Review owner contracts for alignment with company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Mentorship

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Construction management

OSHA 30 certification

Active electrical license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

JSG is seeking a Project Executive for a direct hire, onsite position for our large and well established commercial electrical contractor client in the Greater Houston area.

DESCRIPTION:

• 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 company'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 company'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 internal Scheduling team, developing look-ahead schedules and identifying critical milestones and risk areas
• Champion company'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 the organization'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

Pay Range: $175 - 195k w/ bonus potential

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.