Project Executive (Commercial Electrical Construction)

Fahrenheit Group; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribble Electric, based at the Richmond, Virginia area, seeks a Project Executive to lead the Electrical Operations team and drive successful multi-project execution. You’ll supervise Project Managers, oversee preconstruction through closeout, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while achieving target profits.

You will build client relationships, forecast and manage cash flow, and partner with field leadership to allocate resources.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of electrical construction experience.
• Five or more years leading Project Managers or Operations teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple large commercial or industrial projects simultaneously.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license with positive points on state driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and project support staff.
• Provide executive oversight for multiple electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget and at or above targeted profit margins.
• Own overall financial performance including forecasting, labor productivity, cash flow, change order management and collections.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure manpower, equipment and material resources are properly planned.
• Build and maintain long term relationships with customers, general contractors, owners and design partners.
• Support business development efforts and participate in strategic planning for future growth.
• Ensure all projects meet Tribble Electric quality standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability, communication and continuous improvement.
• Promote OSHA compliance and ensure all safety policies are consistently followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Client relationship building

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Fahrenheit Advisors is assisting Tribble Electric in a search for a Project Executive at their Richmond, Virginia headquarters.

About Tribble Electric

Founded in 1983, Tribble Electric is one of Central Virginia's most respected electrical contractors, serving commercial, residential, low-voltage, and service markets. As a family-owned business with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and customer service, Tribble combines the resources of a large contractor with the values and culture of a local organization.

The Project Executive provides executive leadership for Tribble Electric's Electrical Operations team and is responsible for the successful execution of multiple projects while achieving outstanding safety, financial, operational and customer satisfaction results. This leader develops people, builds lasting client relationships, and drives accountability across every project while living Tribble Electric's DNA of Passion, Trust, Courage and Respect.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and project support staff.
• Provide executive oversight for multiple electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget and at or above targeted profit margins.
• Own overall financial performance including forecasting, labor productivity, cash flow, change order management and collections.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure manpower, equipment and material resources are properly planned.
• Build and maintain long term relationships with customers, general contractors, owners and design partners.
• Support business development efforts and participate in strategic planning for future growth.
• Ensure all projects meet Tribble Electric quality standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability, communication and continuous improvement.
• Promote OSHA compliance and ensure all safety policies are consistently followed.

Desired Experience:

• Ten or more years of electrical construction experience.
• Five or more years leading Project Managers or Operations teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple large commercial or industrial projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license with positive points on state driving record.
• Key Performance Expectations:
• Safety performance and OSHA compliance
• Gross profit achievement
• Labor productivity
• Schedule performance
• Cash flow and collections
• Customer satisfaction and repeat business
• Employee engagement, retention and development
• Quality workmanship and successful project closeout

Leadership Expectations

• Passion: Lead with energy, urgency and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
• Trust: Build honest relationships with employees, customers and business partners.
• Courage: Make difficult decisions, hold people accountable and protect Tribble Electric's standards.
• Respect: Treat every employee and customer with professionalism, dignity and fairness.