Project Executive (Electrical)

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical construction company is seeking a Project Executive to oversee large-scale projects, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role demands expertise in project management with a focus on multi-trade environments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience and excellent communication skills, with opportunities to lead high-profile initiatives and develop a strong project management team.

Benefits

Monthly vehicle allowance

Relocation assistance

Company paid health, vision, and dental insurance

401k with company match

Annual employee performance reviews

Excellent Bonus Structure

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in electrical construction industry.
• Experience managing projects over $100 million.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of construction operations on large-scale electrical projects.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value projects exceeding $50 million annually.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction management software

Job description

Join a Crew That Powers Possibilities

At Lighthouse Electric, we don’t just build electrical systems—we build careers, relationships, and innovations that keep the industry moving forward. We believe in doing things the right way: showing up, getting it done safely, and supporting one another every step of the way. Our team thrives on collaboration, respect, and the drive to always improve.

We want people who are masters of their craft—experts who take pride in their work and never stop learning. We push boundaries, adapt, and find smarter solutions. Whether you’re tackling a complex challenge or refining a proven method, you’ll have the empowerment and accountability to make an impact.

If you’re ready to work alongside a team that values authenticity, innovation, and the grit to get the job done right, Lighthouse Electric is where you belong.

What We Are Looking For

• A Project Executive for (Damean Hilty's Team)with at least one of the following:
  • Experience directing the full operations lifecycle within an assigned market of a business unit.
  • Program level management experience in a multi-trade environment working with MEP trades.

• A professional with experience performing the following tasks:
  • Provide executive oversight of construction operations on multiple large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, safety standards, quality expectations, contractual requirements, and client interests.
  • Manage a portfolio of high-value projects, typically exceeding $50 million annually, across various market sectors.
  • Serve as the contract administrator, ensuring project team alignment and compliance with contractual terms to mitigate company risks and optimize project value.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture by promoting cooperation with the enterprise safety team to develop compliance strategies for OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
  • Establish safety leadership initiatives and engage directly with field leadership to promote continuous improvement in jobsite safety performance.
  • Lead and support cross-functional teams including project managers, field leaders, estimators, planners, modelers, fabrication managers, schedulers, project controllers, and administrative staff to ensure consistent and successful project delivery.
  • Ensure seamless coordination between internal departments such as operations, planning, procurement, fabrication, safety, and finance to support project needs.
  • Effectively recruit, hire, mentor, and develop top project management and field leadership team members, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintain strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of executive contact throughout project lifecycles.
  • Ensure adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations throughout project execution.
  • Coordinate with the project controls team to produce and validate project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, ensuring profitability, accountability, and transparency.
  • Lead monthly financial review meetings for all projects within the portfolio.
  • Implement effective risk management strategies that align with company standards and client expectations to minimize exposure and resolve project challenges.
  • Ensure accurate and timely project scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking to meet or exceed project goals.
  • Collaborate with the estimating team to aid in the development of competitive, well-structured bids and change orders aligned with project delivery strategies.
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of delivery methods, subcontractors, vendors, and construction partners to optimize project outcomes.
  • Facilitate regular project review meetings, including financial performance, schedule status, risk analysis, and staffing alignment.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts, identifying process efficiencies and implementing best practices across the project management lifecycle.
  • Represent the company in high-level meetings including progress reviews, payment disputes, scope negotiations, and closeout discussions.
  • Promote the use of modern construction technologies, including 3D modeling, digital workflows, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
  • Ensure the proper documentation of all project activities, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, fabrication logistics, work conditions, and meeting minutes.
  • Report regularly to executive leadership, providing updates on portfolio status, strategic risks, financial performance, and client engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in the electrical construction industry including project management and field operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or 10 years of related field experience
• Data Center, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Sports & Entertainment, and Light Industrial experience
• Experience managing projects / portfolios in excess of $100 million
• Ability to travel to various job sites, client headquarters, etc. approximately 4 nights per month.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Accubid Anywhere, Bamboo, Bluebeam, Foundation, Microsoft Office Suite, Navisworks, Plangrid, Procore, Primavera, Quickbase, Remarcable, SharePoint, Workday, or similar systems).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software

What We Are Offering

• Opportunity to lead a program (i.e., multiple projects, multiple customers)
• Team environment with people with a variety of past experiences and knowledge
• Potential to work on mega-scale projects for high profile customers
• Monthly vehicle allowance and fuel card
• Relocation Assistance (if required)
• Company paid health, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance/AD&D policies
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k with 5% company match
• Annual employee performance reviews
• Excellent Bonus Structure

Please include a cover letter that expresses who you are as a person beyond your resume and professional mask.

For more details about our company, please visit ourwebsite,LinkedIn page,Facebook pageorVimeo Account.

Note: Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and Motor Record Vehicle check as a condition of employment.