Construction Project Executive (Columbus, OH)

Position: Construction Project Executive
Reports to: Chief Construction Officer
Location: Columbus, OH
Salary: $175,000 - $250,000

We take into consideration a number of factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates. The Superior Group also has financial support for mid- and senior-level candidates who require relocation.

The Superior Group is looking for a Project Executive to lead and grow several large electrical construction projects for multiple customers. The Project Executive will oversee a team of Project Operations personnel, achieve project KPIs, mitigate risk, resolve tough challenges, and work directly with customers, trade partners, and company executives.

The position directly reports to the Chief Construction Officer and will be based on a jobsite in Columbus, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the entire lifecycle of one or several major projects – from preconstruction to construction to closeout – for multiple customers


• Work closely with the Project Operations and Field Operations personnel to drive our projects forward and resolve challenges


• Collaborate with Department Leaders and teams across the organization


• Oversee the financial performance and risk management of each project


• Represent the company in principal meetings with customers and subcontractors


• Serve as a strategic partner to customers and nurture senior-level relationships


• Actively participate in business development and new business pursuits


• Invest in the professional development of Project Operations team members


• Uphold a high degree of safety on our work across the jobsite

Your Character Traits

• You’re a leader and are effective at interfacing with customers and executives


• You’re a great communicator, a team player, and ready to work with colleagues across our jobsites and organization


• You’re organized, great at prioritization, and have a strong attention to detail


• You’re skilled in motivating and mentoring junior colleagues

Your Expertise

• Required: You have 15+ years of experience in commercial project management, including experience on large scale, complex commercial projects 


• Required: You’re experienced with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects from $20M+


• Required: You’re comfortable with presenting during business pitches, company meetings, and industry events


• Required: You’re familiar with crisis management and rapid response


• Required: You have extensive knowledge in construction management and project finance


• Required: You are knowledgeable in industry codes, standards, requirements, and methods


• Bonus points: You’ve earned your Construction Management degree, Engineering degree, Construction Management Program certificate, or another related degree

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children


• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children


• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you


• 401K Plan: We contribute a portion of your 401K for you


• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year


• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $500 to your HSA each year


• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

About The Superior Group
The Superior Group is a national leader in electrical construction, engineering, and technology services. From hospitals to data centers to stadiums and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. Superior’s heritage dates back a century, and we’re proudly headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

The Superior Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status of a protected veteran.

The Superior Group is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screens.

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