
ELECTRICAL PROJECT DIRECTOR -TRAVELING
- Agency
- Delta Construction Partners
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Job type
- Permanent
- Pay
- $250,000-$300,000
- Industry
- Construction & Skilled Trades
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $132
- Weekly
- $5,288
- Yearly (full-time)
- $275,000
Estimated from the annual salary in the listing; yearly = 52 weeks.
Job description
ELECTRICAL PROJECT EXECUTIVE (TRAVELING)
Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation’s premier electrical contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for the position of Electrical Project Executive (Traveling).
Electrical Project Executive (Traveling) Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation for the Electrical Project Executive (Traveling) is $200,000 - $300,000 based on experience and successful history of performance.
- Competitive salary
- Bonus Program
- Health Benefits – Vision, Medical, Dental
- 401K with Company Match
- Per Diem
Electrical Project Executive (Traveling) Responsibilities
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Lead overall strategy, execution, and financial performance for multiple regional/national projects from pursuit through closeout.
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Drive business development: build key client relationships, solicit work, negotiate projects, and partner with senior leadership on market strategy.
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Establish project execution plans (bidding, budgeting, precon, procurement), set goals and standards, and ensure quality, schedule, safety, and profitability.
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Oversee budgets, forecasts, projections, billing, collections, and change management; ensure accurate, timely project documentation and invoicing.
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Provide hands-on leadership to PM teams: staffing, coaching, performance feedback, and career development; set and maintain operating policies and processes.
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Coordinate with clients, designers, specialty contractors, vendors, and field leaders; ensure plans/specs clearly define scope and milestones.
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Prepare status reports; ensure adherence to contract, code, safety regulations, and company procedures; resolve issues quickly.
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Create and manage annual budgets; apply LEAN/continuous improvement to optimize operations.
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Model company mission, values, and DEI commitments in all internal and external interactions.
Electrical Project Executive (Traveling) Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Project Management, Business, Construction Engineering/Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
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7–8+ years of progressive project management/leadership (all project sizes) with 5+ years of direct people leadership.
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Prior field construction experience (electrical, technologies, fire, etc.); deep knowledge of construction means/methods, electrical systems, codes, safety.
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Strong commercial acumen: negotiating, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, contracting, pricing, and financial analysis.
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Proficiency with Accubid, and familiarity with Revit, CAD, SKM, AGI, Navisworks/BIM; strong MS Office skills.
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Expertise in value analysis, conceptual estimating, and reviewing estimates for accuracy; prior installation exposure helpful.
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Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, conflict management, and stakeholder influence skills (including senior leadership).
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Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop high-performing teams; lead through change; and implement LEAN/continuous-improvement processes.
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