Full-Time

Project Executive

Updated on 7/31/2026

ACCO Engineered Systems

ACCO Engineered Systems

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs, fabricates, and maintains HVAC systems

Compensation Overview

$135.3k - $225.4k/yr

Fresno, CA, USA

In Person

Willing to travel 5-45% to other offices and job sites.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
HVAC
Forecasting
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 10 plus years of experience in estimating, designing and/or management of HVAC projects from $50,000 to $100+ million
  • Valid Class C driver's license
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
  • Demonstrated experience in cultivating client relationships and driving new business development
  • Proven ability to work independently to execute and achieve organizational goals established by leadership
  • Consistently demonstrates high integrity, transparency, and accountability
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a history of successfully navigating high-volume, fast-paced environments
  • Actively maintains a strategic presence within key industry-based or community-based organizations
Responsibilities
  • Act as the single source of responsibility and main point of contact for the business and the customer
  • Perform all core project management functions to finalize sales, including concept engineering, complete estimates, and written proposals
  • Successfully manage contracts across their entire lifecycle, covering sales, estimating, procurement, and execution
  • Oversee field labor and coordinate installation sequencing between the customer and the business’s field leadership
  • Manage financial health by forecasting, preparing budget projections, tracking job costs, and controlling expenses within limits
  • Handle all essential documentation, including billing, proposals, contracts, change orders, and legal protections
  • Lead external client meetings and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners
  • Supervise and coordinate internal efforts across departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, and Service
  • Facilitate effective communication by scheduling pre-construction meetings, consulting with department heads, and attending all project meetings
  • Mentor, train, and coach sales staff to support growth, while participating in recruiting and special technical studies
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in Business Systems Software (JDE, IFS, BidTracer, FastEst, Bluebeam, Box, Smartsheet, etc.)
  • Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision
  • Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity
  • Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility
  • Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change
  • Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities
  • Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people
  • People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives
  • Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal
  • Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner
  • Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success
  • Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives
  • Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct
  • Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization
ACCO Engineered Systems

ACCO Engineered Systems

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ACCO Engineered Systems designs, installs, and maintains mechanical and building automation systems for commercial and industrial clients. The company uses an integrated delivery model where all engineering, fabrication, and servicing are handled in-house to ensure cost-effective results. Unlike many competitors, ACCO is a 100% employee-owned company that combines the scale of a large national contractor with a private, family-oriented culture. Its goal is to provide practical, end-to-end solutions for complex HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration requirements through consistent work quality and qualified maintenance.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pasadena, California

Founded

1934

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What believers are saying

  • Pleasanton office consolidates Northern Region teams for improved collaboration.
  • Bradley Graham's CFO appointment focuses on financial optimization and growth.
  • 24/7 service across Bay Area, Phoenix, Portland, Austin captures distributed demand.

What critics are saying

  • Employee exodus from Pleasanton disrupts operations in 6-12 months.
  • Helix Mechanical undercuts Bay Area plumbing contracts with lower bids.
  • EMCOR Group poaches key talent, triggering breakdowns in 3-6 months.

What makes ACCO Engineered Systems unique

  • ACCO specializes in integrated HVAC, plumbing, process piping, electrical, and building automation systems.
  • Employee-owned structure since 1934 drives steady revenue growth over 20 years.
  • Largest Western U.S. mechanical contractor offers complete in-house engineering and fabrication.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

Company News

ACCO Engineered Systems
Jul 9th, 2025
ACCO Engineered Systems Moves Into Pleasanton Office

ACCO Engineered Systems moves into Pleasanton office.

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Aug 28th, 2023
Regional investment property market 'basically frozen'

Ethan Conrad Properties purchased this 156,929 square-foot retail property for $7.6 million.

ACCO Engineered Systems
Jul 28th, 2023
ACCO names Bradley Graham as Chief Financial Officer

ACCO Engineered Systems is pleased to welcome Bradley G. Graham as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).