Project Executive - Mechanical Construction (Data Center)

Raymond Search Group•Monroe, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A privately held national mechanical contractor is hiring a Project Executive to lead part of its self-performed mechanical work on a mega-scale data center campus in northeast Louisiana. This full-time, on-site role provides high-level project oversight and leadership for a project management team, including setting expectations and objectives, managing the financial performance of the work, and driving business development, planning, and talent development. The executive will own a phase of a multi-year scope involving hundreds of craft workers on site. The role covers safety, operations, leadership, estimating, financial management, and customer relationships and sales. The Project Executive will oversee project documentation, preplanning, handoffs, prefab, schedules, resources, and project financial targets; guide PMs through reviews and change negotiations; support workforce planning and team development; and lead estimating, proposals, key accounts, and sales-funnel planning. The position is based on site in northeast Louisiana. Compensation is a $200,000–$250,000 base salary, with a target annual incentive of 20% of base (up to 30% at a 1.5x payout) and a travel and living package of approximately $4,800–$5,000 per month for housing, meals, and vehicle. The incentive is formula-based and not guaranteed.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification.
At least 10 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.
Large self-performed project experience involving heavy piping and equipment setting on 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, prefab, job setup, policies, procedures, schedules, and resources.
Own project financial performance, coach project managers ahead of monthly reviews, and attend those reviews.
Coach and lead the team through change negotiations and attend negotiations as needed.
Oversee preconstruction or perform it directly.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members and 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 PM reviews.
Build relationships with key owners, general contractors, and industry associations, and participate in networking events.
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 the resources supporting it.
Drive sales goals and manage key accounts.

Benefits

Medical insurance through a national PPO network, with a high-deductible plan and annual company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision insurance.
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 starting at 10 days from day one and accruing an additional day per year up 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 with a 20% of base target and potential payout up to 30% at a 1.5x payout; formula-based and not guaranteed.