Executive Vice President

A bit about us This organization is a leading provider of large-scale electrical infrastructure construction and maintenance services, headquartered in the Midwest. With a long history in the power and utility sector, the company supports major transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the country. The team is known for tackling complex, high-stakes work and delivering exceptional results through strong technical capability and disciplined execution. The company is built on a culture that values safety, craftsmanship, and accountability. Its workforce includes highly skilled professionals who take pride in producing work that stands as a benchmark for quality across the industry. Why join us? This role includes a robust total-rewards package designed to support employees and their families. Highlights include: Employer-funded health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, hearing, prescription benefits, and company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) retirement program with a company match Paid time off and paid holidays Educational assistance for approved coursework Wellness initiatives and mental-health support resources Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Job Details The Executive Vice President of the Project Management Office (PMO) will serve as the senior leader responsible for shaping, executing, and advancing the organization’s project-management strategy across all business lines. This executive provides strategic oversight for project planning, execution, governance, and performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and in alignment with corporate financial and operational goals. This leader will drive the integration of standardized processes, modern tools, and actionable performance metrics to ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery. The EVP also champions operational excellence, fosters a culture of accountability, and leads the development of high-performing project-management teams. As a key member of the executive leadership group, this individual influences company-wide strategy, supports business development efforts, and represents the organization at major industry events. Responsibilities Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for all project-management operations. Develop and maintain PMO frameworks, governance models, and standardized methodologies that support efficient, repeatable execution. Lead the creation and monitoring of enterprise KPIs including schedule adherence, cost performance, project margins, safety performance, and client satisfaction. Oversee portfolio-level reporting and deliver data-driven insights on trends, performance, and improvement opportunities. Partner closely with operations, engineering, estimating, finance, and field leadership to align project execution with organizational priorities. Lead organizational transformation and process-improvement initiatives that strengthen operational efficiency and scalability across multiple regions. Manage risk management and change-control programs, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of project issues. Develop, mentor, and assess senior project-management leaders, building a deep bench of future leadership and succession readiness. Manage divisional budgets, staffing strategies, and financial performance; drive cost-control initiatives without compromising safety or quality. Support business development through executive-level client engagement, strong delivery performance, and relationship stewardship. Ensure compliance with contract requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. Represent the organization in industry forums, conferences, and professional associations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Minimum 15 years of progressive project-management experience within large-scale construction, utility, or infrastructure environments. At least 5–7 years in a senior or executive PMO leadership role overseeing large, complex project portfolios. Demonstrated experience with project controls, scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management, and enterprise governance frameworks. Proven ability to develop and implement standardized project-management processes across multi-regional or multi-division operations. Strong financial acumen, including experience managing large budgets, contracts, and P&L responsibility. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational-change capabilities. Ability to influence at all levels, from field operations to executive leadership and external stakeholders. Commitment to safety, quality, performance excellence, and continuous improvement. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr