Senior Project Executive - Plumbing & HVAC (Travel)

CareerPaths NW; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Medical

Employer-paid Dental

Employer-paid Vision

401(k) plan

Company car

Car allowance

Job summary

Confidential Mechanical Contracting Firm is seeking an experienced Project Executive - Plumbing in Seattle to lead client relationships, guide plumbing project sales, and coordinate field labor across complex commercial projects.

The role drives project outcomes through strong management of budgets, contracts, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, and Construction teams. Travel is required 5–45% to support regional growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in estimating, designing, and/or managing HVAC and/or Commercial Plumbing projects ($50k–$100M).
• Valid Class C driver's license.
• Proven ability to work independently to achieve goals.
• Experience cultivating client relationships and driving new business development.
• Ability to navigate high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Active strategic presence within industry/community organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with business systems software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet).
• Willingness to travel 5–45% of the time to other offices and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of contact between the business and customer across the project lifecycle.
• Perform core project management: concept engineering, estimates, and proposals.
• Manage contracts across lifecycle: sales, estimating, procurement, execution.
• Coordinate field labor and installation sequencing between customer and field leadership.
• Forecast, budget projections, track job costs, and control expenses.
• Handle invoicing, proposals, contracts, change orders, and legal protections.
• Lead client meetings and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and partners.
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts: Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, Service.
• Schedule pre-construction meetings and engage department heads in project discussions.
• Mentor and coach sales staff; participate in recruiting and technical studies.
• Develop and maintain client base; drive new business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Sales operations

Budget forecasting

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JDE

IFS

BidTracer

FastEst

Bluebeam

Box

Smartsheet

Job description

Confidential Mechanical Contracting Firm is seeking an experienced Project Executive - Plumbing in Seattle to lead client relationships, guide plumbing project sales, and coordinate field labor across complex commercial projects.

The role drives project outcomes through strong management of budgets, contracts, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, and Construction teams. Travel is required 5–45% to support regional growth.