Senior Mission-Critical EPC Program Executive

Saulsbury

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 350,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Saulsbury Industries in Texas is seeking a Project Executive – Mission Critical to lead mega-projects and strategic client relationships, delivering executive‑level oversight and portfolio performance. The role requires steering Project Directors and Managers, establishing governance, driving operational excellence, and aligning safety with client service to ensure long‑term success.

You will influence business development in the mission critical sector, manage risk and contracts, and represent

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree a plus.
20+ years of progressive EPC, EPCM, industrial construction, infrastructure, mission critical, or major capital project experience.
10+ years leading large project organizations in executive leadership roles.
Proven success delivering projects or programs with Total Installed Costs exceeding $500 million and preferably exceeding $1 billion.
Experience leading organizations consisting of 150-500+ personnel across multiple disciplines.
Proven success managing executive client relationships and strategic accounts.
Strong commercial, financial, contractual, and organizational leadership capabilities.
Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and business judgment.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of major projects, programs, or portfolios.
Lead Project Directors, Project Managers, Construction Executives, and functional leadership personnel.
Establish organizational structure, governance processes, and accountability systems.
Drive operational excellence and consistent execution across project teams.
Serve as executive sponsor for key client relationships.
Lead executive-level engagement, negotiations, dispute resolution, and strategic planning activities.
Develop long-term partnerships that generate repeat business opportunities.
Support business development and strategic growth initiatives within the mission critical market.
Maintain accountability for portfolio profitability and financial performance.
Review and approve major commercial decisions, contracting strategies, procurement commitments, and risk mitigation plans.
Ensure achievement of financial, operational, and client satisfaction objectives.
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project leadership teams.
Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, operational excellence, and client service.
Lead organizational improvement and best-practice implementation efforts.
Oversee project health, risk management, resource allocation, and executive reporting.
Intervene and provide leadership on critical project challenges and recovery efforts.
Ensure consistency in project controls, reporting, forecasting, and execution methodologies.