Project Executive

Prime Electric • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Project Executive is a visionary leader responsible for directing project teams, aligning projects with organizational goals, prioritizing client satisfaction, and achieving project excellence. The role oversees multiple complex electrical construction projects from inception through completion, potentially including preconstruction activities for design-build and design-assist projects. The Project Executive is accountable for project direction, completion, and financial outcomes, and maintains an onsite presence through regular jobsite visits. The position also contributes to hiring, team development, client relationships, business development, and proposal efforts.

PRIME provides electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground and utility services, renewable energy, and low-voltage technology solutions. The company describes empathy, trust, belonging, and a growth mindset as foundational to its culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field such as architecture or engineering, and 10+ years of electrical project management experience; alternatively, relevant field experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional client-relations and work-procurement skills.
• Direct experience managing project managers and superintendents to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency with construction estimating systems and expertise reviewing and creating budgets and construction bids.
• Knowledge and experience managing field personnel under union contracts.
• Experience managing and negotiating vendor contracts and purchase orders.
• Experience with design-build work, including collaboration with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Ability to mentor others effectively and be receptive to mentorship.
• High character and integrity to guide teams toward successful business plans.
• Experience monitoring, evaluating, and projecting project performance using job-cost reports and site observations.
• Strong commercial judgment and executive maturity when performing the role and interacting with firm executives.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in the field, such as a State Electrical License, Project Management Institute certification, or RCDD.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex electrical construction projects concurrently from start to finish.
• Participate in hiring by identifying potential candidates and taking part in interviews.
• Mentor and oversee project teams, including APMs and PEs, and delegate project-administration work such as submittals, procurement, and document control.
• Direct projects from inception through completion, including possible preconstruction work on design-build and design-assist projects.
• Take responsibility for project direction, completion, and financial outcomes.
• Monitor project scope and manage change orders, including pricing, selling, and budgeting.
• Manage project billings, cash-flow projections, and client change-order submittals.
• Participate in contract and change-order reviews and negotiations.
• Maintain a physical presence onsite and visit jobsites regularly to oversee progress and assist the project management team.
• Follow the PRIME Safety Program, applicable safety regulations, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Prepare monthly financial projection packages using job-cost reports, field-team reviews, and site observations.
• Represent PRIME in meetings with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Work with clients and owner representatives to exchange information, obtain approvals, and meet project requirements.
• Participate in business development, cultivate client relationships, and support PRIME’s reputation in the market.
• Lead or support the PX or GX with RFP responses, estimating, project interviews, proposal development, and meeting deadlines.
• Perform other assigned duties; responsibilities and activities may change or be added.

Benefits

• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee.
• 401(k) program with direct benefit.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance.
• Profit sharing and discretionary bonus program.
• Education and training reimbursement benefit.
• Paid time off and holiday time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive