Project Executive

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging are foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

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What You Will Do

Position Summary

The Project Executive is a visionary leader who directs projects teams, ensuring they align with organizational goals, prioritize client satisfaction, and consistently achieve project excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex electrical construction projects concurrently from start to finish
• Play a pivotal role in the hiring process, identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews.
• Mentor and oversee project teams, including APMs, PEs, and others, in day-to-day project administration, delegating tasks such as submittals, procurement, document control.
• Take charge of projects from inception through completion – may include preconstruction activities on design-build and design-assist projects.
• Assume full responsibility for project direction, completion, and financial outcomes.
• Vigilantly monitor project scope and handle change orders, including pricing, selling, and budgeting.
• Manage project billings, cash flow projections, and change order submittals to clients.
• Engage actively in contract and change order reviews and negotiations.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and regularly visit jobsites to oversee progress and provide assistance to the project management team as needed.
• Adhere to the PRIME Safety Program, complying with safety regulations, procedures and safe work practices.
• Prepare precise monthly financial projection packages for ongoing projects based on job cost reports, field team reviews, and site observations.
• Represent Prime in project meetings with owners, GCs, architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, effectively communicating relevant information.
• Collaborate with the clients and owner representatives, exchange information, obtain approvals, and meet project requirements.
• Actively participate in business development initiatives, nurturing client relationships, and upholding the positive reputation in the market of PRIME.
• Lead or support the PX or GX in RFP responses, estimating, project interviews, proposal development, and meeting deadlines.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (architecture, engineering, etc.), and 10+ years electrical project management experience or relevant field experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional skills in client relations and work procurement.
• Direct experience with managing project managers and superintendents to successfully control and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in construction estimating systems, with expertise in reviewing and creating budgets and construction bids.
• Knowledge and experience with managing field personnel within the framework of union contracts.
• Experience in managing and negotiating vendor contracts and purchase orders.
• Experience with design-build work, including collaboration with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Ability to both mentor others effectively and be receptive to mentorship.
• High level of character and integrity, essential for guiding the team toward successful business plans.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluating, and projecting projects based on job cost reports and site observations.
• Demonstrates strong commercial judgement and executive maturity in executing the Project Executive role and interacting with other executives at the firm.

Licenses/Certifications

Professional certification in field of expertise preferred (State Electrical License, Project Management Institute, RCDD, etc.)

Any offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of job-related pre-employment screening appropriate to the position. After a conditional offer, screening may include verification of employment history, education and professional credentials, and, where permitted by applicable law, a criminal background check. Prime will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*PRIME Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. PRIME hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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