Senior Mission-Critical Projects Executive

The Waldinger Corporation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

Growth potential with a stable company

Paid vacation

Health club reimbursement

Wellness plan with lifestyle spending账

Job summary

The Waldinger Corporation is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Project Executive to lead large-scale construction programs in the Midwest. This role reports to the Special Projects Group and drives safety, quality, schedule, and client success across complex initiatives.

You will own project outcomes, build high-performing teams, and shape processes that support growth while managing risk, client expectations, and financial performance for major projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, including 5-7 years of prior Mission-Critical based project management or Sr. leadership experience in construction or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, building construction, business, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Availability to relocate to project after a brief training period
• Project will be a large-scale, mission-critical and located in the Midwest
• Travel will be required

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning: Leads financial planning and establishes accountability for the financial performance of assigned projects. Evaluates estimates, forecasts, leading indicators, and project results with project teams to support informed decisions and timely corrective action. Owns project performance and ensures financial risks, opportunities, and performance gaps are identified, communicated, and addressed in a timely manner.
• Operations Management: Maintains executive accountability for project safety, quality, financial performance, schedule execution, operational readiness, and client satisfaction. Ensures established practices are applied consistently and improved when needed. Provides project teams with the direction, resources, organizational support, and additional coordination needed to achieve project objectives.
• Project Oversight: Provides executive oversight for complex projects and the project leaders responsible for their delivery. Establishes clear expectations, monitors project health, removes barriers, and directs the resolution of issues that may affect project outcomes.
• Client Relationship Ownership: Develops and maintains relationships with key client decision-makers and serves as a connection between client and organizational leadership. Coaches project leaders in building strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Risk Management: Oversees contract review, risk identification, and risk mitigation activities for assigned projects and teams. Provides clear direction regarding contract requirements and supports the negotiation and resolution of complex contractual matters.
• Team Development: Develops project leaders by sharing knowledge, experience, and proven practices. Establishes accountability, promotes collaboration, and supports an effective environment for office and field team members.
• Business Growth and Organizational Development: Supports the growth and development of the business through active participation in strategic initiatives, process improvement, organizational development, and client growth opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Executive leadership

Risk management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, building construction, business, or related field

Job description

The Waldinger Corporation is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Project Executive to lead large-scale construction programs in the Midwest. This role reports to the Special Projects Group and drives safety, quality, schedule, and client success across complex initiatives.

You will own project outcomes, build high-performing teams, and shape processes that support growth while managing risk, client expectations, and financial performance for major projects.