Senior Project Executive - Mechanical Construction Leader

MKL Careers; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MKL Careers is seeking a Project Executive to join a leading DFW mechanical contractor. This senior leadership role oversees major projects, builds client relationships, and drives successful delivery across multiple teams.

You will provide strategic direction to PMs, engineers, and field crews, review budgets and schedules, manage contracts, and collaborate with owners, GCs, and trades to ensure quality, safety, and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial mechanical construction.
• Senior project management or project executive experience.
• Strong HVAC/Plumbing/MEP knowledge.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong financial and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with major GCs, owners, and trade partners.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple large mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Provide strategic direction to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field teams.
• Maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Review project financials, budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall performance.
• Identify and manage project risks, changes, and opportunities.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts on new projects.
• Drive accountability across project teams while ensuring quality, safety, and schedule expectations are met.
• Assist with business development and strengthening key client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC

MEP

Budgeting

Contract mgmt

Communication

Team mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

MKL Careers is seeking a Project Executive to join a leading DFW mechanical contractor. This senior leadership role oversees major projects, builds client relationships, and drives successful delivery across multiple teams.

You will provide strategic direction to PMs, engineers, and field crews, review budgets and schedules, manage contracts, and collaborate with owners, GCs, and trades to ensure quality, safety, and on-time performance.