Sargent Electric Company · 16 hours ago
Project Executive of Mission Critical
Lancaster, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSargent Electric Company is one of the largest electrical contracting companies, providing comprehensive services to clients. They are seeking a Project Executive of Mission Critical to provide senior leadership and strategic oversight for large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring safe and high-quality project delivery while fostering client relationships and managing cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Champion Safety Culture. Set the standard by modeling “best in class” safety practices. Partner with enterprise safety leadership and field teams to create compliance strategies that minimize risks and continuously improve jobsite safety performance
Executive Level Leadership On-Site. Provide executive oversight for large and hyperscale mission critical construction projects of the electrical discipline
Drive Project Delivery. Lead execution through all phases including preconstruction, planning, construction, commissioning support, and closeout to ensure consistent, predictable performance
Contract Administration and Compliance. Ensure project team alignment with contractual requirements while protecting company interests and maximizing project value
Build and Maintain Client Partnerships. Serve as the primary executive client contact, strengthening relationships through responsiveness, transparency, and long-term trust
Lead High-Stakes Discussions to Resolution. Navigate complex, challenging meetings including scope negotiations, payment disputes, progress reviews, and closeout discussions while maintaining forward momentum
Lead Cross-Functional Teams. Align and support project managers, field leaders, estimators, planners, modelers, schedulers, fabrication leaders, project controls, and administrative staff to ensure consistent execution
Talent Development. Hire, mentor, and retain high-performing project management and field leadership teams while reinforcing accountability, teamwork, and leadership development
Regulatory Compliance. Ensure all permitting requirements are satisfied and that project teams consistently comply with applicable building codes, AHJ standards, and regulatory requirements throughout planning, execution, and closeout
Financial Performance. Partner with enterprise finance teams to understand and communicate earn versus burn, cost to complete, margin performance, cash position, and change order exposure
Financial Reporting. Assist department leadership in the production of monthly financial reports by communicating the financial health of assigned project(s)
Risk Management. Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and lead teams through complex challenges to minimize exposure and protect outcomes
Business Development. Partner with estimating and leadership teams to develop competitive proposals, support client presentations, and win new work aligned with delivery strategy
Continuous Improvement. Promote modern construction tools and digital workflows while implementing best practices and lessons learned to improve efficiency, predictability, and margins
Assume any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by Sargent Executive Management
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated executive-level leadership on hyperscale, mission-critical programs, including responsibility for strategic direction, operational execution, and cross-functional team performance
Proficient in the use of Accubid Anywhere, Vista, JazzHR, Bluebeam, Project Site, Procore, Plangrid, Building Connected, Trimble Materials, Navisworks, and other related construction applications
Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience within the electrical construction industry, with a proven track record overseeing both project management and field operations
Four (4) years of experience in mission critical construction
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related discipline; equivalent consideration will be given to candidates with ten (10) or more years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree
Company
Sargent Electric Company
Sargent Electric Company is an electrical contractor specializing in the industrial, utility, commercial, wireless and service markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-09-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Denis St. Pierre
COO and EVP
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