Electrical Project Executive – Industrial/Mission Critical

Electrical Project Executive Position Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Executive (Charlotte, North Carolina) to provide executive-level leadership for large-scale data center, mission-critical, and complex industrial electrical construction projects, including projects valued at $100M+.
This individual will oversee project strategy, financial performance, operational execution, client relationships, and project teams from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. Projects may include hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, distribution, and other technically demanding industrial facilities.
Electrical Project Executive Key Responsibilities
* Provide executive oversight for large-scale industrial and mission-critical electrical projects, driving performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client expectations.
* Lead and develop Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership responsible for complex project execution.
* Oversee project financials, forecasting, cost-to-complete, procurement, change management, cash flow, and overall profitability.
* Coordinate closely with preconstruction, engineering, operations, field teams, vendors, and commissioning groups to address constructability, procurement, and schedule risks.
* Serve as the executive-level contact for clients, general contractors, design teams, equipment vendors, and other key stakeholders.
* Maintain oversight of major electrical scopes including medium-voltage distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, controls, and critical power infrastructure.
Electrical Project Executive Qualifications
* 10+ years of progressive electrical construction experience with demonstrated leadership of large, complex projects and project teams.
* Proven experience within hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, or highly technical industrial environments.
* Strong track record overseeing electrical projects or portfolios valued at $100M+, including responsibility for financial and operational performance.
* Advanced understanding of electrical construction, procurement, scheduling, commissioning, change management, risk management, and project controls.
* Demonstrated ability to develop Project Managers and field leaders while successfully managing demanding clients and fast-track project environments.
* Hyperscale data center experience strongly preferred, with flexibility to travel or relocate based on project requirements.
Electrical Project Executive Compensation
* Highly competitive executive-level base salary based on experience.
* Annual performance and project-based bonus opportunities.
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
* 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
* Vehicle allowance/company vehicle and additional project incentives as applicable.
* Relocation assistance and/or travel package available for qualified non-local candidates.