Project Executive

Intermountain Electric Inc•Telluride, CO

8d•$136,000 - $184,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Executive plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission and living our values. This leader oversees multiple projects and project teams, aligns resources with strategic priorities, and ensures exceptional execution across safety, quality, financial performance, and client experience. This role is both strategic and hands-on—shaping processes, mentoring leaders, ensuring policy and safety compliance, and contributing to company-wide initiatives that strengthen our culture and performance.

Requirements

Exceptional ability to perform due diligence, identify risk, and make sound, timely decisions.
Unwavering integrity and ethical judgment with internal and external partners.
Deep knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
Highly effective communicator—able to clearly articulate expectations, influence outcomes, and translate complex information for diverse audiences.
Advanced understanding of productivity tracking, scheduling, manpower planning, and workforce forecasting.
Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to construction sites.
Advanced proficiency with construction technology and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and Accubid.
Consistent success leading, mentoring, and developing diverse project teams at scale.
Proven expertise in large-scale commercial electrical construction.
Established ability to build and sustain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers while staying informed of market trends.
Thorough command of safety standards and best practices in electrical construction, with a track record of promoting a strong safety culture.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of advanced training and demonstrated expertise.
A proven track record of progressive leadership advancement, with responsibility for end-to-end execution of complex, large-scale commercial and/or industrial electrical projects, encompassing safety, financial performance, scheduling, quality, client satisfaction, and team development.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive reviews of project plans and contracts with Project Managers, including scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, risk, and cost-to-complete.
Assign priorities, set clear expectations, and guide teams to maximize efficiency while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and safety.
Anticipate and mitigate risk, resolve issues decisively, and adapt plans to minimize disruption.
Walk job sites regularly with Project Managers to reinforce a visible commitment to safety, quality, and team engagement.
Conduct structured monthly project reviews with each team, ensuring alignment on safety performance, change management, schedule adherence, financial health, and quality outcomes.
Implement, model, and enforce quality control and safety procedures that reflect our uncompromising commitment to doing the work the right way.
Partner with internal teams, clients, and trade partners to proactively address quality or safety concerns.
Monitor construction progress through regular status meetings and reviews, ensuring projects remain aligned with expectations for schedule, administration, profitability, and field execution.
Collaborate daily with Project Managers, vendors, and the purchasing team to confirm materials and logistics support uninterrupted, high-quality work.
Provide executive-level oversight of project financials, ensuring manpower planning and overhead schedules accurately reflect current and future needs.
Conduct financial, contractual, and legal risk analysis, developing mitigation strategies that protect the company and our partners.
Evaluate cost and schedule impacts of design or scope changes and support Project Managers in communicating proactively and transparently with stakeholders.
Provide steady leadership, vision, and mentorship to multiple project teams, cultivating trust, accountability, and engagement.
Partner with Project Managers to address personnel, client, or project challenges—bringing ingenuity and sound judgment to complex situations.
Develop future leaders through coaching, feedback, and targeted development opportunities that spark growth and excellence.
Foster a culture where teams feel supported, challenged, and proud of their work.
Serve as a trusted ambassador of the company’s brand, values, and expertise within the electrical contracting industry.
Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, trade partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support successful outcomes and future opportunities.
Demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethical leadership in all interactions, earning confidence through consistency and transparency.
Additional duties as assigned.