Project Executive Jobs in Arizona
Project Executive jobs in Arizona are in steady demand, concentrated in commercial construction, real estate development, and large-scale infrastructure programs, with openings at every level from emerging project managers stepping into executive responsibility through seasoned senior leaders overseeing multi-site portfolios. Phoenix and Scottsdale anchor the bulk of hiring activity, with Tucson adding a consistent secondary market, and established employers like Sundt Construction, Ryan Companies, and Hensel Phelps regularly seek project executives for healthcare, data center, and mixed-use development work. The most in-demand specialties are commercial build-out, public infrastructure delivery, and owner's representation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
This position drives revenue growth by expanding the client pipeline, converting prospective accounts through consultative sales, and cultivating long-term industry relationships. Additionally, the role mentors assigned Project Managers and Project Engineers to optimize operational efficiency and foster their professional development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive project lifecycles from pursuit and initial engineering through to final delivery, while continuing to manage key customer accounts.
- Deliver high-level budget support and preliminary guidance for prospective clients seeking project management expertise.
- Develop strategic regional bid strategies that manage risk through thorough, structured bid review processes.
- Optimize team performance by strategically assigning Project Managers and Project Engineers based on client needs and project requirements.
- Oversee full-cycle project operations, including contract development, cross-departmental pre-construction planning, and client meetings.
- Maintain accurate, real-time records on prospective clients, key target accounts, and emerging market opportunities.
- Expand regional revenue and profit margins by promoting multi-product solutions and penetrating new local markets.
- Evaluate market trends, competitor activity, and business analytics to create growth strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Build trust and strong consultative relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal department heads.
- Lead talent development and team growth through proactive recruitment, performance management, skill building, and direct mentorship.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):
- Proven ability to operate autonomously while exercising sharp judgment on when to consult senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Steadfast commitment to upholding corporate ethics and company culture through effective team building and principled leadership.
- Demonstrated track record of engaging, building rapport with, and influencing executive decision-makers at target companies.
- Strong persuasive and diplomatic skills with a proven ability to align diverse groups toward shared strategic outcomes.
- Sharp analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation capabilities tailored to complex business scenarios.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Technical proficiency in adapting to and leveraging core enterprise management and accounting platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Education and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sales Management or equivalent experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in estimating, design and management of HVAC and Mechanical projects from $5 million to $25+ million.
10+ years of proven success leading, building, and mentoring high-performing teams.
Desired:
Experience in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.)
ACCO Competencies:
Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
Job Responsibility Level:
No direct reports
Travel Requirements:
Travel required 10-50% of the time to other office and job site locations.
Hours:
This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Work outside of regular hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business needs.
Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Prolonged sitting.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch
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What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project executive jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture required by most Arizona employers
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible project management experience on large commercial or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage subcontractor relationships in Arizona markets
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as Procore, Microsoft Project, or Oracle Primavera
- PMP certification or CCM designation strongly preferred by Arizona public-sector and owner-representative employers
- Active participation in Arizona Builders Alliance or Urban Land Institute chapters viewed favorably by major Arizona employers
Project Executive Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project executive in Arizona?
The path to a project executive role in Arizona typically starts with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, followed by years of progressively senior project management experience. Arizona does not require a state-issued license specific to the project executive title, but roles tied to general contracting firms often prefer candidates who hold or have worked under an Arizona Registrar of Contractors license. Earning a PMP or CCM credential strengthens candidacy considerably with Arizona's largest employers.
Which companies hire project executives in Arizona?
Employers hiring project executives in Arizona right now include Sundt, Skanska, and Convergint, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of large general contractors, healthcare system developers, and public infrastructure owners means demand for project executives remains active across both private and public-sector work.
Which Arizona cities have the most project executive jobs?
Phoenix and Tempe are the Arizona cities with the most project executive openings. Phoenix drives the majority of demand as the state's primary construction and development market, home to the regional headquarters of major contractors and ownership groups, while Scottsdale's commercial real estate activity and Tucson's steady public infrastructure and university-adjacent development programs support consistent hiring in those markets as well.
Are there remote project executive jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Project executive work is inherently site-oriented, requiring regular presence on job sites, in owner meetings, and across subcontractor coordination, which limits full remote arrangements. About 33% of project executive openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be program management or owner's representative roles where the executive oversees planning and reporting rather than daily field operations.
How can I get hired as a project executive in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an assistant project manager or project engineer role with a large Arizona general contractor or construction management firm, where structured mentorship and exposure to full project lifecycles are built into the job. Sundt Construction and Hensel Phelps both run formal early-career development programs at their Arizona operations. Pursuing a PMP credential while working in a coordinator or scheduler role signals ambition and accelerates promotion timelines. Owner-side roles with Arizona healthcare systems or municipalities also offer upward paths for candidates who demonstrate strong communication and contract administration skills.
Where can I find and apply to project executive jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to project executive jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the available roles, find ones that match your experience and target market, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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