Project Executive

Lighthouse Electric Co.•Canonsburg, PA

About The Position

Lighthouse Electric is hiring a Project Executive to provide executive oversight of electrical construction operations and manage a portfolio of large-scale projects. The role ensures project delivery aligns with company goals, safety and quality expectations, contractual requirements, client interests, and applicable codes and regulations. Projects typically exceed $50 million annually and may span multiple market sectors. The Project Executive serves as contract administrator and primary executive contact for clients, coordinates internal departments and cross-functional teams, and oversees project financial performance, risk, scheduling, staffing, procurement, and delivery. The position also supports business development and project execution through collaboration on bids and change orders, selection of delivery methods and project partners, and adoption of construction technologies and continuous-improvement practices. The position is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to job sites and company locations. Lighthouse Electric describes itself as an established electrical construction company focused on complex commercial and industrial projects. It offers a team-oriented environment, opportunities to lead large programs and high-profile projects, career development, and employee ownership through an ESOP. Applicants should include a cover letter describing who they are beyond their resume and professional role.

Requirements

At least one of the following: experience directing the full operations lifecycle within an assigned business-unit market, or program-level management experience in a multi-trade environment working with MEP trades.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in the electrical construction industry, including project management and field operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration, or 10 years of related field experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills.
Proficiency with construction management software and related systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Ability to travel to various job sites, client headquarters, and other locations as required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check; a motor vehicle record check is also required as a condition of employment.
Ability to perform essential functions in office and active job-site environments, including remaining stationary for extended periods, moving around work areas, operating standard office equipment, communicating effectively, occasionally accessing materials or transporting work-related items, tolerating moderate noise, and working indoors or outdoors in varying conditions.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with company policy and operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Data Center, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Sports & Entertainment, or Light Industrial markets.
Experience managing projects or portfolios in excess of $100 million.
Experience with software such as AccuBid Anywhere, Bamboo, Bluebeam, Foundation, Microsoft Office Suite, Navisworks, PlanGrid, Procore, Primavera, QuickBase, Remarkable, SharePoint, Workday, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of multiple large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, safety standards, quality expectations, contract requirements, and client interests.
Manage a portfolio of high-value projects, typically exceeding $50 million annually, across various market sectors.
Serve as contract administrator, aligning project teams with contractual terms to mitigate risk and optimize project value.
Promote a proactive safety culture in coordination with the enterprise safety team, including OSHA compliance strategies, safety leadership initiatives, and engagement with field leadership.
Lead and support cross-functional project teams, including project managers, field leaders, estimators, planners, modelers, fabrication managers, schedulers, project controllers, and administrative staff.
Coordinate operations, planning, procurement, fabrication, safety, and finance to support project needs.
Recruit, hire, mentor, and develop project management and field leadership team members.
Maintain client relationships and serve as the primary executive contact throughout project lifecycles.
Ensure adherence to the National Electrical Code and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Coordinate with project controls to produce and validate budgets, forecasts, and financial reports; lead monthly financial review meetings for portfolio projects.
Implement risk-management strategies and resolve project challenges.
Ensure accurate project scheduling, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
Collaborate with estimating on competitive bids and change orders aligned with project delivery strategies.
Participate in evaluating and selecting delivery methods, subcontractors, vendors, and construction partners.
Facilitate project review meetings covering financial performance, schedule, risks, and staffing.
Drive continuous improvement, process efficiencies, and best practices across project management.
Represent the company in high-level progress reviews, payment disputes, scope negotiations, and closeout discussions.
Promote modern construction technologies, including 3D modeling, digital workflows, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
Ensure documentation of project activities, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, fabrication logistics, work conditions, and meeting minutes.
Report portfolio status, strategic risks, financial performance, and client engagement to executive leadership.
Travel to job sites and company locations as needed, including approximately four nights per month according to the preferred qualifications.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, and complete required pre-employment screening.