Electrical Project Executive

The Opportunity

An established electrical contractor is seeking a Project Executive to provide strategic leadership across major mission critical construction projects. This position will be responsible for overseeing large-scale electrical installations from preconstruction through project completion, ensuring exceptional project delivery, strong client relationships, and successful financial outcomes.

The successful individual will serve as the executive leader for complex projects while helping drive operational excellence, team development, and long-term growth initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for a proven electrical construction leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level while leading high-performing teams on technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Executive Project Leadership
Provide executive oversight across large mission critical construction programmes.
Lead project teams through planning, execution, commissioning support, and closeout.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations.
Support successful delivery across schedule, quality, budget, and productivity objectives.
Client Relationship Management:
Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and project stakeholders.
Build long-term partnerships through proactive communication and problem-solving.
Lead critical project discussions, contract negotiations, and commercial meetings.
Maintain strong client satisfaction throughout the project life cycle.

Financial Performance:
Forecasting
Cost management
Margin performance
Cash flow
Change order management
Risk mitigation
Work closely with operations and finance teams to maximize overall project profitability.

Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational personnel.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous development.
Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term talent development initiatives.
Operational Excellence
Identify and mitigate project risks before they impact delivery.
Drive process improvements and best practices across projects.
Implement lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote innovation and modern construction technologies to improve project outcomes.
Business Development
Support preconstruction and pursuit activities.
Participate in client presentations and strategic growth initiatives.
Help secure future work through strong client relationships and successful project delivery.

Required Experience:
10+ years of leadership experience within electrical construction.
Experience managing both project management and field operations teams.
Previous experience as a Project Executive, Operations Manager, Division Manager, Senior Project Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
Demonstrated success delivering large-scale electrical construction projects.
Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, and risk management.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex project environments.

Preferred Experience:
Mission critical or data centre project experience.
Experience delivering fast-track or highly technical projects.
Background overseeing large project teams and multiple work streams simultaneously.
Strong client-facing and business development capabilities.

What Makes This Different?
Executive-level ownership and influence.
Major mission critical project portfolio.
Opportunity to lead high-performing teams on technically complex projects.
Visible role with direct impact on project success and company growth.
Strong long-term pipeline and opportunity for continued career progression.

Compensation:
Competitive base salary.
Performance-based bonus structure.
Vehicle allowance.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Retirement programme.
PTO and additional executive-level benefits.