Project Executive - Heavy Civil Construction

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relations with municipal, utility, and public-sector clients.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple project teams working on water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipeline systems, and related infrastructure.
• Develop team members through training, mentoring, and coaching to maintain continuous improvement across project execution and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Business Development and Marketing to identify and secure new water and wastewater opportunities.
• Participate in and advise senior leadership on pursuits, client development, and bid strategies within the water/wastewater sector.
• Review and negotiate contract documents to ensure understanding of project scope, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and deliverables.
• Cook up the interests of Wharton-Smith, the client, and third-party stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met and client satisfaction is achieved.
• Promote collaboration, communication, and cooperation across project teams to ensure unified goals and accountability.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of project personnel to ensure compliance, quality, and accuracy.
• Provide oversight and direction in project financial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Champion safety practices across all projects by ensuring policies are reviewed and implemented effectively by Project Managers and Superintendents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, specifically in water and wastewater treatment facility projects.
• Advanced understanding of the construction processes and regulatory requirements specific to water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience with various delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, Design-Build) within the water sector.
• Ability to interpret civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and analytical skills with a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and produce results through others.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to plan and manage project pipelines over a 3–5-year outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills at both operational and strategic levels.
• High level of energy, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional client service.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.