gpac | The Recruitment Platform
Location: Bentonville, AR | Full-Time
We’re partnered with a well-established, multi-office mechanical contractor expanding in Northwest Arkansas and looking to bring on a Project Executive to lead operations across a growing portfolio of work.
This is a true leadership role focused on financial performance, team oversight, and client relationships. You won’t be managing a single job—you’ll be responsible for the business performance of multiple projects and the people running them.
The group has a strong presence in healthcare and complex commercial work, with a reputation for repeat clients and disciplined project execution.
• Own financial performance across multiple projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Drive P&L accountability and ensure projects are delivered profitably
• Oversee and mentor Project Managers, holding teams accountable to performance, schedule, and margin
• Partner with leadership on business planning, staffing strategy, and operational growth
• Maintain and grow relationships with key clients, GCs, and healthcare systems
• Review contracts, pricing strategies, and risk exposure across the portfolio
• Provide high-level oversight on project execution, reporting, and financial tracking
• Support preconstruction efforts, including estimating strategy and project pursuits
• Step in on critical projects to resolve issues, mitigate risk, and protect profitability
• 10–15+ years in mechanical construction with progression into senior leadership
• Proven experience managing financials across multiple projects or a business unit
• Strong background in cost control, forecasting, and margin performance
• Experience leading teams of Project Managers or operations staff
• Background in commercial construction; healthcare experience is a strong plus
• Strong business acumen and ability to think beyond individual projects
• Comfortable operating at a leadership level with ownership and accountability
• Established contractor with a strong backlog and repeat client base
• High-visibility role with direct impact on regional growth and performance
• Structured, process-driven environment with strong operational support
• Competitive compensation + full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
Project Executive, Senior Project Executive, Director of Construction, Director of Operations, Mechanical Operations Manager, VP of Construction, VP of Operations
Send your resume to anna.boyd@gogpac.com or apply directly here.
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.