Our client is one of the Northeast's leading heavy civil and utility contractors, delivering some of the region's most complex infrastructure, power, and utility projects. Backed by the resources of a nationally recognized construction organization, they combine the stability of an established industry leader with the agility and entrepreneurial culture of a growing business.
As infrastructure investment continues to accelerate across New England, the company is expanding its leadership team and seeking an experienced Project Executive to oversee a portfolio of complex projects while mentoring project teams and driving operational excellence.
Why This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a contractor positioned at the forefront of New England's infrastructure market.
You'll help lead projects involving:
- Utility infrastructure and underground utilities
- Electrical transmission and distribution
- Renewable energy and grid modernization
- Power generation infrastructure
- Heavy civil construction
- Large-scale public and private infrastructure programs
The organization maintains long-standing relationships with major utility owners and energy providers, creating a strong backlog of work and exceptional long-term stability. With significant investment expected throughout the Northeast over the coming decade, this role offers outstanding career growth while working on projects that have a lasting impact on the region.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Project Executive, you'll provide executive leadership across multiple projects while partnering with operations leaders, clients, and project teams to ensure successful delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide executive oversight for multiple concurrent heavy civil and utility projects.
- Lead project strategy, financial performance, scheduling, risk management, and client relationships.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers and operational staff.
- Oversee preconstruction efforts including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
- Drive project execution with a focus on safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Manage cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and change management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, utility providers, subcontractors, and design partners.
- Identify project risks early while developing proactive solutions.
- Support business growth through client engagement and operational leadership.
What We're Looking For
- 15+ years of commercial, heavy civil, utility, or infrastructure construction experience.
- Minimum 7 years managing projects in a Project Manager or senior leadership capacity.
- Proven experience overseeing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and cost controls.
- Experience leading large project teams while mentoring future leaders.
- Deep understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, estimating, risk management, and project delivery.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with owners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Willingness to travel throughout New England as project needs require.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary up to $280,000
- Annual performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings
- Long-term career advancement with one of the region's most respected infrastructure contractors
If you're looking for the opportunity to lead high-profile infrastructure projects while helping shape the future of a growing organization, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
Pay: Up to $280,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
