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Project Executive - Commercial

Electric - Renton, WA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-15

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Salary: USD 170,000 - 225,000 / annual

EC Electric seeks a Project Executive to lead and manage a commercial construction business unit with full P&L accountability. This role oversees $25M+ in annual revenue and manages multiple concurrent construction projects while ensuring safety, quality, and profitability. The Project Executive will lead a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and administrative staff. Key responsibilities include: • Managing all business and financial aspects across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring financial targets and quality standards are met • Actively managing workload, professional development, and client development for project management staff • Maintaining positive customer relations with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors while instilling company philosophy around safety, quality, service, and profitability • Initiating, executing, and documenting quality pre-construction meetings aligned with company standards • Managing contract administration, claims resolution, and dispute resolution • Collaborating with the Estimating department on estimates, recaps, and project turnover; estimating and procuring electrical projects competitively • Mentoring Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers • Conducting weekly/monthly reviews to ensure adherence to schedules, quality, safety, administration, and profitability • Ensuring qualified personnel are assigned to meet project deliverables • Scheduling and documenting project closeout meetings; verifying project data and photos • Driving division profitability through effective project execution • Developing the organization through continuous improvement and lesson-learned initiatives • Ensuring adherence to EC Electric's quality, safety, and best-practice standards • Recruiting, managing, developing, and appraising direct reports; handling hiring, termination, and promotions • Reviewing contractual requirements and risks for all projects • Managing project review processes with emphasis on quality financial forecasting • Ensuring construction estimates align with project workflow and customer schedules • Communicating challenges, risks, and successes proactively to teams and direct reports • Providing and maintaining annual business plans, updating quarterly results • Demonstrating tact and professionalism in daily communication with internal and external customers Requirements: • Senior leadership experience in construction project delivery with full P&L responsibility for a business unit managing $25M+ in annual revenue and multiple concurrent projects • Extensive electrical construction or specialty contracting experience with strong knowledge of estimating, procurement, contract administration, scheduling, and cost forecasting in competitive markets • Proven people leadership and talent development capability, including recruiting, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning for senior project managers and teams • Advanced financial and business acumen with demonstrated ability to drive profitability through accurate forecasting, budget control, risk management, and strategic business planning • Expertise in safety, quality, and compliance leadership with strong track record of promoting injury-free environments, enforcing safe work practices, and upholding organizational standards • Exceptional client relationship and communication skills, including managing customer expectations, resolving claims and disputes, and maintaining professional, trust-based partnerships with clients and trade partners • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and substantial industry experience; advanced certifications or leadership training preferred

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