MEP Project Executive
30 days ago
Houston
Job Description Project Executive – MEP (Electrical & Mechanical) Location: Houston, Texas Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 Role Summary Seeking an experienced Project Executive with 15+ years of commercial MEP construction experience to provide senior leadership across project execution, business development, contract management, and team development. This individual will be ultimately responsible for high-level execution, financial performance, risk management, and customer satisfaction for one or multiple complex MEP projects. The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage key projects, bring in new work through client relationships, and mentor junior Project Managers and Sales Managers on best-in-class project delivery. Projects will span commercial, institutional, industrial, and specialty/technical facilities, including new construction, design-build, renovations, and complex retrofit work. Core Responsibilities Project & Operational Leadership • Provide executive oversight and accountability for the execution, financial performance, and delivery of complex electrical and mechanical projects., • Maintain full, hands-on knowledge of project scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, and deliverables at all times., • Lead project controls including cost management, forecasting, change management, billing, collections, and monthly status reporting., • Ensure projects meet contractual obligations, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations., • Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, scope issues, and execution challenges., • Lead and manage project teams including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Coordinators, and field leadership., • Mentor, develop, and train junior Project Managers and Sales Managers on how to properly run and sell projects., • Set execution standards and reinforce disciplined project management practices across the organization., • Lead by example in professionalism, accountability, communication, and execution rigor., • Actively participate in business development efforts, leveraging an established network to bring in new electrical and mechanical work., • Build and maintain senior-level relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, and facility stakeholders., • Support contract negotiations, scope alignment, risk review, and insurance requirements., • Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams during pursuits, pricing reviews, and design-build engagements., • Participate in regional operations, staffing strategy, business planning, and process improvement initiatives., • Support preconstruction efforts and help align sales commitments with execution realities., • 15+ years of experience in commercial MEP construction, with progressive responsibility at the Project Manager or Project Executive level., • Strong background in electrical and/or mechanical construction, with exposure to complex, multi-discipline projects., • Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects and multiple teams simultaneously., • Proven success mentoring and developing project and sales professionals., • Deep understanding of construction contracts, cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls., • Strong working knowledge of building systems and MEP construction processes., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management, cost control, and scheduling software (e.g., Prolog, CMIC, Primavera, or similar platforms)., • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field., • Strong communication skills, leadership presence, and a solutions-oriented mindset., • Paid Time Off (PTO), • 8 Paid Holidays, • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage options, • Short-term and long-term disability coverage