Project Executive
- Mechanical Systems Leoforce
- 3.0 Gardena, CA Job Details $175,000
- $200,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Financial forecasting Contract management Construction cost control Procurement strategy development Construction safety management Construction project management Airport infrastructure projects Client relationship development Risk mitigation strategy implementation Change management Construction budget management Plumbing Financial control management HVAC Customer relationship management Construction team management Construction schedules Contracts Commercial building projects Senior level Construction project closeout Construction project budgeting Leadership Mechanical knowledge Senior leadership 10 years
Full Job Description Experience:
Director Salary:
$175,000
- $200,000 per year Job Details
- Role Overview This position serves as the senior project leader for large‑scale mechanical scopes at Los Angeles World Airports among other projects, overseeing execution from preconstruction through closeout.
The role functions as a true owner's representative on behalf of the contractor, with direct responsibility for financial performance, client relationships, and delivery outcomes. Depending on experience, this role may be positioned as either a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee complex mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and process piping scopes on active airport projects Maintain full responsibility for project profitability, forecasting, and cost controls Serve as the primary point of contact with LAWA, owners, GCs, engineers, and inspectors Drive preconstruction efforts including budgeting, schedules, phasing plans, and constructability reviews Manage senior PMs, project teams, and field leadership to ensure safe, on‑schedule execution Navigate work in occupied, secure, and highly regulated environments with minimal operational disruption Oversee contract administration, change management, procurement strategy, and risk mitigation Champion safety, quality, and compliance across all project phases Required Experience 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction project leadership Proven delivery of large, complex commercial or infrastructure projects ($25M+ mechanical scope preferred) Prior airport or aviation construction experience strongly preferred Deep knowledge of design‑build and design‑assist delivery models Experience working with union mechanical trades Strong command of financial controls, contract strategy, and executive‑level communication Location Gardena, CA, with consistent on‑site presence at Los Angeles World Airports A bit about us:
- We are a Southern California-based, design‑build mechanical contractor delivering complex HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems on some of the region's most demanding commercial, infrastructure, and aviation projects.
Headquartered in Gardena, CA, our teams support high‑profile clients across airports, aerospace, healthcare, higher education, and large institutional campuses. Our organization is built around engineering‑driven execution, field leadership, and safety excellence, with a strong reputation for delivering work in active, mission‑critical environments. We self‑perform major scopes with skilled union labor and partner closely with owners, architects, engineers, and GCs to solve complex challenges and maintain uninterrupted operations. We believe great outcomes come from empowering experienced leaders, aligning incentives with performance, and fostering a culture where accountability, collaboration, and long‑term relationships matter. Why join us?
- Paid Like an Owner In addition to a strong base salary, this role offers direct participation in project profitability, aligning leadership performance with real financial upside.
Stability + Long‑Term Pipeline This is not a one‑off project. Our ongoing backlog in aviation and large‑scale projects provide continuity, stability, and long‑term career runway. Executive‑Level Influence You'll operate with real authority—shaping strategy, driving execution, and influencing outcomes—rather than operating inside a rigid, corporate PM structure. Best‑in‑Class Field & Engineering Support Work alongside experienced engineering teams and highly skilled union trades, allowing leaders to focus on execution, planning, and results—not constant firefighting. Culture Built for Senior Builders We empower proven professionals, value accountability over bureaucracy, and reward those who know how to deliver in active, mission‑critical environments. #construction #project-manager #mechanical-systems #sr-project-manager #project-executive #airport-design #tier1
