Traveling Mechanical Project Executive - San Diego, CA

Diamond Peak Recruiting

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 235,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Full Per Diem
Housing Stipend
Monthly Home Rotation Flights
401(k) with Employer Matching
Executive Health Care
Technology Stipend

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks a Traveling Project Executive to lead large-scale mechanical installations on-site, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. This executive role demands deep expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems and advanced Virtual Design and Construction workflows, with travel to major project sites.

You will coordinate with regional leadership, fabrication shops, and field teams to optimize resources and mitigate risks across geographic

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience leading large-scale mechanical installations.
  • Expert knowledge of MEP systems and VDC workflows.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

  • Direct on-site operations for mechanical projects worth $50M and above.
  • Coordinate between fabrication shops and field teams to maximize efficiency.
  • Lead risk mitigation and resolve field disputes involving labor or technical specs.
  • Coordinate with regional leadership to optimize labor resources across territories.

Job description

The Traveling Project Executive is a specialized leadership role focused on large-scale, complex mechanical installations exceeding $50,000,000 in single-contract value. This individual will deploy to major project sites to provide on-site executive leadership, ensuring that massive mechanical infrastructure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. This role requires extensive knowledge of industrial Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems and Virtual Design and Construction workflows.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct on-site operations for mechanical projects valued at $50,000,000 and above, maintaining presence at the project location as required.
  • Facilitate complex coordination between fabrication shops and field installation teams to maximize efficiency.
  • Manage high-level risk mitigation strategies and resolve field-level disputes involving labor, scheduling, or technical specifications.
  • Coordinate with regional leadership to ensure labor resources are optimized across geographic territories.
Compensation and Benefits

Category Details

Annual Salary Range $185,000 – $235,000

Mobility Package Full Per Diem, Housing Stipend, and Monthly Home Rotation Flights

Retirement 401(k) with Employer Matching

Additional Perks Executive Health Care Coverage and Technology Stipend

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