Construction Project Executive; Water​/Wastewater & Utilities

Overview

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Construction Project Executive (Water / Wastewater & Utilities)

Charlotte, NC (also open to candidates based in Columbia/Greenville, SC)

Strong Base salary + executive/director level comp package

A large, locally headquartered General Contractor with a strong Carolinas reputation is actively hiring a Project Executive to help lead and grow its Water, Wastewater, and Utilities division across North Carolina and South Carolina.

This role is ideal for either a...

• Project Executive currently at a GC focused on wastewater and utility construction
• Senior Project Manager currently at a GC focused on wastewater and utility construction and ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

Candidates must currently live and work in North Carolina or South Carolina. Local relationships and regional knowledge are critical to success in this position!

• Lead growth and oversight of municipal water and wastewater projects across NC/SC
• Drive new opportunities and expand backlog through existing relationships
• Serve as a primary client-facing leader with municipal owners and utility directors
• Support design-build pursuits and partner with established design teams
• Travel regionally as needed (typically 3–5 days per week)

• GC experience in leading large water, wastewater, and utility projects
• Strong municipal and city-level client relationships
• Proven ability to win work and grow backlog
• Confident, polished, and credible in front of public-sector clients
• Ready to lead, influence, and help shape a growing division

• Strong subcontractor partnerships in place
• All the internal team support and infrastructure already in place
• Real opportunity to step into a leadership role and grow a already successful division

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