Project Executive - Mechanical Construction (Data Center)

Raymond Search Group•Midland, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A privately held national mechanical contractor is seeking a Project Executive to lead its self-performed mechanical work on a data center project in the Midland/Odessa area of West Texas. This is an on-site senior leadership role overseeing the mechanical scope and project management team. The Project Executive sets expectations and objectives, manages project financial performance, and drives business development, planning, and talent development. The role works with the general contractor and owner and reports to national operations leadership. The position oversees safety, project operations, estimating, preconstruction, financial management, and customer relationships. It includes coaching project managers and developing the project team, coordinating workforce needs, managing sales opportunities and key accounts, and leading proposals. Compensation is a $200,000–$250,000 base salary, a target annual incentive of 20% of base (with a stated maximum payout of 30% at a 1.5x payout), and a travel and living package of approximately $4,800–$5,000 per month. The incentive is formula-based and not guaranteed.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification.
10 or more years of construction project management experience.
Advanced knowledge of the building and construction industry.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems and ability to read and understand construction documents.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles.
Business acumen covering company operations and financials, business finance, customer relations, business development and sales strategy, and the legal side of construction.
Experience with project management software such as MS Project, SharePoint, Procore, or similar, as well as CAD software and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or construction management.
Experience on large self-performed projects involving heavy piping and equipment setting in industrial, LNG, power, large healthcare, or data center work.
Union craft experience.
Data center experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct site walkthroughs and inspections and oversee safety compliance, including site-specific safety plans, audits, toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and Industry Safe.
Oversee project teams responsible for documentation, preplanning, project handoff, prefabrication, job setup, policies, procedures, schedules, and resources.
Own project financial performance and coach project managers in preparation for monthly reviews; attend those reviews.
Coach and lead the team through change negotiations and attend as needed.
Oversee or perform preconstruction work.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members; set and manage performance goals.
Plan workforce needs with other leaders, and recruit and interview candidates to build an effective team.
Lead and support strategic initiatives for the group, division, and company.
Oversee or perform estimating for project requirements and scope changes, coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors and using estimating software.
Oversee or attend pre-bid, page-turn, project turnover, and preplanning meetings.
Oversee or prepare scope and proposal letters.
Track and report project financial targets, including labor productivity, weekly PDCA, risk management, communications, purchasing, billings, collections, and project manager reviews.
Build relationships with key owners, general contractors, industry associations, and networking contacts.
Communicate company capabilities for future projects and change orders, and attend customer outings and events.
Lead team proposals, including estimating and proposal writing.
Plan, track, and manage the sales funnel and supporting resources; drive sales goals and manage key accounts.

Benefits

Medical coverage through a national PPO network, with a high-deductible plan and annual company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
401(k) with a 100% match on the first 4%, plus profit sharing after one year.
Vacation beginning on day one: 10 days, increasing by one day per year to four weeks, or five weeks after 20 years; sick time and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Education reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year.
Shareholder program for senior leaders after one year.
Travel and living package of approximately $4,800–$5,000 per month for housing, meals, and vehicle.
Annual incentive target of 20% of base salary, with a stated payout up to 30% at a 1.5x payout; formula-based and not guaranteed.