Job Description

About this role

Automated Logic in Sullivan, IN has an opportunity for a Mission Critical Project Executive. 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.
• Aligning 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.

Basic 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

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• 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