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Project Executive in San Diego

Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Job Description

🚀 Project Executive – Mechanical (Design-Build)

Are you ready to step into a leadership role with a well-established, forward-thinking mechanical contractor known for excellence in design-build delivery? We’re seeking a seasoned Project Executive to help lead major HVAC, sheet metal, and piping projects while driving operational and financial success.

This is a high-visibility role for a proven mechanical leader with deep industry knowledge and large-project experience.

💼 What’s in It for You

  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Financial protection: Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Competitive compensation with a strong bonus structure

  • Car allowance

  • Supportive, high-performance team culture

🛠️ What You’ll Do

  • Provide executive leadership across HVAC, sheet metal, and piping projects

  • Oversee project strategy, budgeting, and execution from preconstruction through closeout

  • Partner with operations, estimating, and field leadership to drive results

  • Collaborate with clients to ensure successful design-build outcomes

  • Support business development and long-term client relationships

🎯 What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years of progressive mechanical construction experience, including a mix of:

    • HVAC, sheet metal, and piping

    • Project management and estimating

    • Sales and client-facing leadership

  • Proven success on large commercial and industrial projects

  • Strong design-build expertise

  • High-energy, proactive leadership style with strong business acumen

  • Deep mechanical knowledge required

📩 Ready to make your move?
Apply directly or send your resume to jay.petsche@gogpac.com for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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