Sr. Project Executive

Blue Signal Search; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks a Sr. Project Executive to lead large-scale mechanical construction programs in South Florida. You will drive project strategy, mentor Senior PMs, and partner with owners, engineers, and contractors to ensure on-time delivery and strong financial results.

This role blends technical execution with business leadership, requiring deep knowledge of mechanical systems, risk management, and contract oversight, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction project management, including mechanical contracting.
• Experience managing projects with portfolio or P&L > $50 million.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, budgeting, scheduling, and profitability.
• Proven ability to lead multiple PM teams and mentor staff.
• Knowledge of contracts, change orders, risk mitigation, and client negotiations.
• Willingness to travel for project and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Direct execution of multiple mechanical construction projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, quality, and delivery.
• Lead planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Oversee financial performance including budgets, cost projections, labor productivity, and profitability.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies with project leadership.
• Provide direction on scheduling, resource planning, and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction to evaluate scope and contracts.
• Develop and mentor Senior PMs, Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Support business development through client relationships and opportunity evaluation.
• Promote safety-focused culture through field engagement and leadership.
• Contribute to broader organizational planning to improve project delivery practices.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting & financial oversight

Risk management

Project leadership & mentorship

Communication

Client relationship management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

OSHA 10 certification

OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

PMP certification (plus)

CCM certification (plus)

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Take the lead on complex mechanical construction projects where your experience, judgment, and leadership directly influence project success. Our client is seeking an accomplished Sr. Project Executive to oversee large-scale construction operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive strong financial and operational results.

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction leader who understands both the technical and business sides of project delivery. You will play an important role in guiding project execution, supporting organizational growth, and building strong relationships with clients and industry partners.

• Senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for major construction projects and project teams.
• Meaningful involvement in operational planning, financial decisions, and project strategy.
• Opportunity to mentor experienced construction professionals and help develop future leaders.
• Long-term career opportunity in South Florida.
• Compensation and employee benefits to be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Direct the execution of multiple mechanical construction projects, maintaining accountability for schedules, budgets, quality, and overall delivery.
• Guide project teams through planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Oversee financial performance, including project budgets, cost projections, labor productivity, purchasing, billing, and profitability.
• Identify contractual, financial, and operational risks and work with project leadership to implement solutions.
• Provide direction on construction scheduling, resource planning, equipment procurement, and recovery strategies when project timelines are challenged.
• Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams to evaluate project scope, pricing, execution strategies, and contractual obligations.
• Lead and develop Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Project Engineers while reinforcing accountability and consistent performance.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with general contractors, owners, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts through client relationships, project planning, and evaluation of future opportunities.
• Promote a safety-focused work environment through active field engagement and collaboration with operational leadership.
• Participate in broader organizational planning and help strengthen project delivery practices across the business.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction project management experience, including substantial experience in mechanical contracting.
• Demonstrated responsibility for a project portfolio or P&L exceeding $50 million.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial mechanical systems, including piping and sheet metal installations.
• Extensive experience overseeing construction budgets, forecasting, scheduling, labor productivity, and project profitability.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage multiple project management teams.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, change orders, risk mitigation, and client negotiations.
• Experience evaluating construction drawings, technical specifications, project schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed construction schedules, including Gantt charts, critical milestones, and recovery plans.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively across field operations and executive leadership.
• Familiarity with construction management, estimating, and project tracking software.
• Ability to travel as needed for project and business requirements.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities, data centers, healthcare facilities, industrial construction, or similarly complex mechanical projects is preferred.
• PMP, CCM, or comparable construction management certification is a plus.