Project Executive - Mechanical/Heavy Industrial (Water/Wastewater)

R.H. White Construction

• $125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent experience
  • 5-10 years of senior leadership with P&L responsibility on projects $15-25MM+
  • Expertise in construction methodologies and design principles
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in project management and estimating software, including Timberline and MS Project
  • OSHA-10 certification, valid U.S. driver's license, and clear background checks

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive strategic direction across complex industrial portfolios
  • Manage client and engineer relationships to enhance project outcomes
  • Enforce safety and quality standards throughout project execution
  • Safeguard financial performance and adhere to budgets
  • Empower and guide Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
  • Engage stakeholders and promote governance beyond project levels
  • Influence organizational outcomes to align with project commitments

Benefits

  • Company-supported OSHA-10 certification
  • Assistance for obtaining a DOT Medical Card
  • Support for continuous administrative checks and reviews
  • Opportunities for professional development in project management tools
  • Commitment to safety and quality standards
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

The Project Executive - Mechanical/Heavy Industrial leads and drives strategic direction and ensures flawless execution across complex portfolios in heavy industrial, water/wastewater, manufacturing, and power generation sectors within the Heavy-Industrial/Mechanical Division. This role champions client and engineer relationship management enforces safety and quality standards, and safeguards financial performance. The Project Executive empowers Project Managers (PMs) and Assistant Project Managers (APMs) to deliver on contractual commitments while elevating outcomes through governance, stakeholder engagement, and broader organizational influence beyond the project level.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management (civil, mechanical, industrial) or equivalent experience.
  • 5-10 years progressive senior leadership with full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility on projects $15-25MM+. Expertise in construction methodologies, design principles, financial management, advanced delivery practices; knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and building systems; ability to lead estimating when needed.
  • Demonstrated leadership excellence; highly organized and decisive; strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, subcontractors, and consultants.
  • Proficiency in PM, scheduling, estimating, ERP and operating platforms (e.g., Timberline, COINS, Primavera, Procore, MS Project, MS Office).
  • OSHA-10 Construction (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle review (MVR) per regulations.

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