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ELECTRICAL PROJECT DIRECTOR -TRAVELING

Delta Construction PartnersSt. Louis, MOPermanent$250,000-$300,000
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

  • Lead overall strategy, execution, and financial performance for multiple regional/national projects from pursuit through closeout.

  • Drive business development: build key client relationships, solicit work, negotiate projects, and partner with senior leadership on market strategy.

  • Establish project execution plans (bidding, budgeting, precon, procurement), set goals and standards, and ensure quality, schedule, safety, and profitability.

  • Oversee budgets, forecasts, projections, billing, collections, and change management; ensure accurate, timely project documentation and invoicing.

  • Provide hands-on leadership to PM teams: staffing, coaching, performance feedback, and career development; set and maintain operating policies and processes.

  • Coordinate with clients, designers, specialty contractors, vendors, and field leaders; ensure plans/specs clearly define scope and milestones.

  • Prepare status reports; ensure adherence to contract, code, safety regulations, and company procedures; resolve issues quickly.

  • Create and manage annual budgets; apply LEAN/continuous improvement to optimize operations.

  • Model company mission, values, and DEI commitments in all internal and external interactions.

Electrical Project Executive (Traveling) Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Project Management, Business, Construction Engineering/Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.

  • 7–8+ years of progressive project management/leadership (all project sizes) with 5+ years of direct people leadership.

  • Prior field construction experience (electrical, technologies, fire, etc.); deep knowledge of construction means/methods, electrical systems, codes, safety.

  • Strong commercial acumen: negotiating, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, contracting, pricing, and financial analysis.

  • Proficiency with Accubid, and familiarity with Revit, CAD, SKM, AGI, Navisworks/BIM; strong MS Office skills.

  • Expertise in value analysis, conceptual estimating, and reviewing estimates for accuracy; prior installation exposure helpful.

  • Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, conflict management, and stakeholder influence skills (including senior leadership).

  • Proven ability to hire, coach, and develop high-performing teams; lead through change; and implement LEAN/continuous-improvement processes.


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