Construction Project Executive

Here at Mid-City Electric, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining a community that takes pride in building something bigger together. Collaboration, respect, and ownership are at the heart of everything we do (and yes, we mean that literally. We’re 100% employee-owned!).

Our people-first culture has earned us recognition as a four-time Top Workplace, but what really sets us apart is how much we invest in our team’s growth, well-being, and success. From day one, you’ll share in our ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and enjoy benefits that make life easier and brighter; like 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, a low-deductible PPO plan, automatic 401(k) contributions, generous PTO (including your birthday off!), and even an on-site fitness center to help you recharge. The modern, welcoming office here reflects the energy and innovation of the people inside it.

If you’re ready to join a team where your work matters, your ideas are valued, and your career can truly grow, we want to hear from you.

Project Executive

The Project Executive is pivotal in leading and managing the overall direction of Mid-City Electric’s projects, ensuring on-time, successful delivery within budget. This role requires a strategic leader who can collaborate effectively with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results. The Project Executive will be responsible for multiple projects, driving performance, resolving issues, and mentoring project managers and teams.

Successful Project Executives:

Oversee project execution from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring alignment with company objectives and goals.

Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Lead, mentor, and guide project management teams to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement.

Monitor project progress and implement strategies to address potential risks and challenges, including scope changes, delays, and cost overruns.

Drive a safety culture by ensuring all projects comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Foster strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and expand opportunities for future projects.

Provide senior leadership with regular and transparent project updates, including financial performance, project status, and key metrics.

Assist in developing proposals, project bids, and contract negotiations.

Key Experience Needed for Consideration:

Construction Management, Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent -OR- extensive experience in electrical service work combined with training and demonstrated leadership experience.

Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, financial, and engineering principles.

Understanding of the market and ability to secure business opportunities in line with the company's service offerings.

Ability to maximize employee performance through innovative and effective management techniques.

Thorough understanding of industry standards, best practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.

Proficiency with project management and estimating software, MS Office Suite, and Google Workspace. Accubid, Spectrum, and P6 experience preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.). Comfortable presenting to different groups of all sizes.

What Would Really Make You Shine:

LEED experience

Deep understanding of electrical systems, codes, and regulations

Proven ability to lead diverse teams

Proven ability to retain and attain business opportunities

What Would Earn You Continued Career Growth & Development:

Managing projects to ensure profitability and timely completion, assuming accountability for the team’s fiscal performance.

Maintaining and developing positive relationships with internal and external business partners to further the company's reputation for providing quality work.

Demonstrating attention to detail, developing and implementing logical approaches to problems, and not being afraid to deliver constructive feedback professionally.

Knowing when to be resourceful and when to ask for help.

Project teams demonstrate growth and improved capabilities under the Project Executive’s leadership.

Meets or exceeds profit margin targets and secures new business through strategic business development activities and relationship management.

Projects maintain a strong safety record, with all incidents managed and corrective actions implemented promptly.

Why You Should Work for Mid-City Electric:

At Mid-City Electric, we believe in taking care of our people. As a four-time Top Workplace, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions make a difference.

100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependent family members

Medical is a traditional PPO plan with a low deductible of $300

$45,000 of free life insurance for all employees, with the opportunity to purchase more coverage at low group rates

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Short-term and long-term disability plans

Vehicle allowance

Cell phone reimbursement

Professional memberships covered

Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care

15 days of PTO in the first year

Education reimbursement

Birthday off

8 paid holidays

Automatic 401(k) contributions of 3% of salary, regardless of individual contribution, plus the opportunity for profit-sharing contributions

On-site fitness center and training

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Financial and health wellness programming

Fantastic office with great amenities, conveniently located in Westerville