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About You
Are you a client focused construction leader who actively works to ensure project profitability? Do you have a 'can do' attitude and an unwavering commitment to excellence? If this sounds like you, then you should mull over a career with Mullins Mechanical.
We're looking for an experienced Project Executive to join our team. As a Project Executive at Mullins, you will be a key player in managing and guiding construction projects from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will include leading mega projects while mentoring and advising Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers, overseeing high-profile and complex projects, and developing strong client relationships. Your role will encompass various aspects from project setup to closeout, and you will play a critical role in project forecasting, change management, and project schedule management. The work location for this position will be based on assignment to a project location.
Our Commitment
Our commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism has earned us a top-notch reputation in the industry. Built on client relationships, our project teams are committed to providing services with integrity that will uphold our prestige within the industry.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401K.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and guide Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers
- Oversee high-profile and complex projects with minimal executive oversight
- Collaborate with team leaders to allocate necessary resources to meet project schedules
- Attend project hand-off meetings to gather crucial project information
- Review and approve construction projects and Schedule of Values for owner billing
- Actively manage project schedules, budgets, and profitability
- Approve high-value subcontracts and purchase orders, including negotiations
- Review and approve monthly project billing and invoices
- Oversee pricing, negotiations, and authorization of project scope changes
- Review and approve Notices of Delay to document external schedule impacts
- Participate in hiring and recruiting project management and field personnel
- Conduct annual employee reviews for direct reports
- Ensure project safety, quality, and productivity
- Maintain job site cleanliness and update project tracking forms
Qualifications
- 10+ years of previous work experience in the Industrial Construction industry, with experience managing projects $75MM+ in value
- Certification such as SPMP, PMP, CCM, or equivalent is a plus
- OSHA 30, First Aid, and CPR Training
- Extensive experience managing construction project budgets
- Strong knowledge of construction materials and equipment
- Highly organized with proven leadership skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Familiarity with construction safety and quality standards
- Understanding of construction management processes
- Ability to collaborate and plan effectively
- Experience with construction and project management software (i.e. Procore)
- Budgeting, scheduling, negotiation, and cost control abilities
- Strong familiarity with contract and subcontract documents
- Conflict resolution and management experience
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Join Us
Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. We're proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We're a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, data centers, and other large facilities.
About You
Are you a client focused construction leader who actively works to ensure project profitability? Do you have a 'can do' attitude and an unwavering commitment to excellence? If this sounds like you, then you should mull over a career with Mullins Mechanical.
We're looking for an experienced Project Executive to join our team. As a Project Executive at Mullins, you will be a key player in managing and guiding construction projects from inception to completion. Your responsibilities will include leading mega projects while mentoring and advising Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers, overseeing high-profile and complex projects, and developing strong client relationships. Your role will encompass various aspects from project setup to closeout, and you will play a critical role in project forecasting, change management, and project schedule management. The work location for this position will be based on assignment to a project location.
Our Commitment
Our commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism has earned us a top-notch reputation in the industry. Built on client relationships, our project teams are committed to providing services with integrity that will uphold our prestige within the industry.
We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401K.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and guide Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers
- Oversee high-profile and complex projects with minimal executive oversight
- Collaborate with team leaders to allocate necessary resources to meet project schedules
- Attend project hand-off meetings to gather crucial project information
- Review and approve construction projects and Schedule of Values for owner billing
- Actively manage project schedules, budgets, and profitability
- Approve high-value subcontracts and purchase orders, including negotiations
- Review and approve monthly project billing and invoices
- Oversee pricing, negotiations, and authorization of project scope changes
- Review and approve Notices of Delay to document external schedule impacts
- Participate in hiring and recruiting project management and field personnel
- Conduct annual employee reviews for direct reports
- Ensure project safety, quality, and productivity
- Maintain job site cleanliness and update project tracking forms
Qualifications
- 10+ years of previous work experience in the Industrial Construction industry, with experience managing projects $75MM+ in value
- Certification such as SPMP, PMP, CCM, or equivalent is a plus
- OSHA 30, First Aid, and CPR Training
- Extensive experience managing construction project budgets
- Strong knowledge of construction materials and equipment
- Highly organized with proven leadership skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Familiarity with construction safety and quality standards
- Understanding of construction management processes
- Ability to collaborate and plan effectively
- Experience with construction and project management software (i.e. Procore)
- Budgeting, scheduling, negotiation, and cost control abilities
- Strong familiarity with contract and subcontract documents
- Conflict resolution and management experience
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Join Us
Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. We're proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We're a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, data centers, and other large facilities.
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Who's Hiring
- The Waldinger Corporation34
- Volarify32
- Gilbane25
- Turner Construction Company23
- Jobot16
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate90
- Staffing & Recruiting19
- Energy9
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Manufacturing7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project executive jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive project or program management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar project budgets end to end
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification
- Strong executive stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills
- Proficiency in project management platforms such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Primavera
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Project Executive Job Search
Quantify delivery outcomes on your resume
Project executives are evaluated on whether projects close on time and on budget. Replace vague phrases like 'managed large projects' with specific outcomes: budget size, delivery timeline, and stakeholder count. Hiring managers read dozens of resumes and move fast on concrete numbers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor applications to the project type
A capital construction project executive role calls for different proof points than a technology program executive role. Swap in relevant project types, methodologies, and stakeholder contexts for each application so your experience maps directly to what that employer is delivering.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
Project executive roles require coordinating across finance, operations, legal, and technical teams simultaneously. Call out specific instances where you aligned competing priorities or resolved escalations between departments. Generic leadership language won't differentiate you at this level.
Prepare a case study for your portfolio stage
Many project executive interviews include a structured walkthrough of one major initiative you led. Prepare a tight narrative covering scope, key decisions, obstacles you resolved, and final outcomes. Panels at this level probe for judgment calls, not just process adherence.
Negotiate scope and resources alongside compensation
At the project executive level, the number of direct reports, the project budget ceiling, and the reporting line matter as much as base pay. Ask specifically about these in final-round conversations so you understand what authority the role actually carries before you accept.
Project Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project executives?
The companies hiring the most project executives right now include The Waldinger Corporation, Volarify, and Gilbane, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in organizations managing large capital programs, infrastructure builds, or enterprise technology transformations.
How many project executive jobs are remote?
About 28% of project executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies significantly by sector. Technology and professional services roles are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while construction, infrastructure, and real estate development roles typically require regular on-site presence at project locations.
How do you become a project executive?
You typically start in a project manager or program manager role and build a record of delivering progressively larger, more complex initiatives. Earning a PMP or PgMP certification strengthens your candidacy. From there, moving into a senior program manager or director of project management role gives you the executive stakeholder exposure and budget authority that project executive positions require.
Can you get a project executive job with limited experience?
Directly landing a project executive title with limited experience is uncommon because the role carries substantial budget and organizational accountability. A practical path is targeting a senior project manager or program director role first, taking on initiatives that require executive communication and cross-functional coordination, and building a portfolio of complex delivery outcomes you can speak to specifically.
What does the project executive interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR covers your background and fit. A technical or competency round with a hiring manager digs into how you structure delivery and handle escalations. A panel round often includes senior leaders or clients. Final rounds may include a case study presentation where you walk through a major initiative from planning through closeout.
Where can I find and apply to project executive jobs?
You can find and apply to project executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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