[Hiring] Mission Critical Project Executive @Carrier

Role Description

The Global Strategic Accounts – Mission Critical Senior Project Executive provides senior executive oversight and leadership for a portfolio of mission-critical building automation projects and programs. Operating at a high level of leadership, this role owns portfolio-level financial performance and P&L accountability, establishes rigorous delivery standards and governance, and leads a high-performing team of project managers and execution staff. Serving as the senior escalation authority and strategic customer contact, this position ensures large-scale, complex projects are delivered in strict alignment with safety, quality, and commercial standards from project award through final turnover.

This is a remote role, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Midwest, with heavy travel expected throughout Indiana.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Delivery Leadership
  • Provide senior executive oversight for a portfolio of mission-critical projects and/or programs, ensuring consistent execution from project award through turnover (initial assignment: Hubbard, TX).
  • Establish portfolio governance, delivery standards, and operating cadence (KPIs, reviews, risk registers), ensuring milestone integrity and recovery plans for at-risk work.
  • Serve as the senior escalation authority for complex technical, commercial, resource, or schedule challenges impacting customer outcomes and business performance.
  • Ensure execution aligns with Carrier, Automated Logic, and customer requirements related to safety, quality, documentation, and turnover readiness.
• Financial & Commercial Accountability
  • Own portfolio-level financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, cash flow, billing, and forecasting accuracy across multiple active projects.
  • Review and approve project/program budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and financial recovery plans; drive disciplined change management and claims strategy as needed.
  • Partner with Sales, Legal, and Operations to support pursuit strategies, contract reviews, risk assessments, and approval of major change orders and amendments.
  • Drive disciplined financial controls, policy compliance, and audit readiness, ensuring adherence to Carrier internal controls and reporting standards.
• People Management & Organizational Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Executives (where applicable), and supporting execution staff.
  • Establish clear expectations, accountability, and succession/development plans for direct reports; build a high-performing leadership bench.
  • Own workforce planning, resource forecasting, and staffing strategies across the portfolio, balancing utilization, capability, and customer commitments.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Quality, Safety, & Risk Management
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE, OSHA, and Carrier safety requirements.
  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control practices across engineering, installation, and commissioning activities.
  • Identify systemic risks and recurring issues, driving corrective actions and standardization to prevent recurrence.
  • Support audits, partner quality initiatives, and lessons-learned programs.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the senior executive point of contact for strategic customers and key internal stakeholders.
  • Lead executive governance, quarterly business reviews, and portfolio performance discussions; ensure decisions, actions, and follow-through are captured and closed.
  • Align customer expectations with delivery realities, proactively communicating risks, commercial impacts, and mitigation plans.
  • Represent Carrier and Automated Logic professionally in all internal and external engagements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ years of progressive experience in project/program management, controls, commissioning, field operations, or operations leadership within building automation, HVAC, industrial controls, commercial construction, or mission-critical environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading large, complex programs or portfolios with financial responsibility and multi-stakeholder governance.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Clean and valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 50% as required to support project sites and customer engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HVAC (Building Automation Controls), Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical.
• Proven ability to lead and develop managers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including revenue and resource forecasting, margin management, billing, and cash flow oversight.
• In-depth knowledge of building automation systems, controls integration, commissioning processes, and lifecycle delivery.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, quality management systems, and Carrier/ALC operational processes.
• Able to lead and motivate teams.
• Problem-solving, planning, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of project financial reporting.
• Deal with multiple challenges simultaneously.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave:
  • Paid vacation days, up to 15 days
  • Paid sick days, up to 5 days
  • Paid personal leave, up to 5 days
  • Paid holidays, up to 13 days
  • Birth and adoption leave
  • Parental leave
  • Family and medical leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Military leave
  • Purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance