Project Executive - Civil Construction: Lakewood, NJ

Project Executive

Our client is a nationally recognized heavy civil and utility contractor specializing in the construction of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Their portfolio includes treatment plant upgrades, new facility construction, pump stations, lift stations, water transmission systems, force mains, and critical utility infrastructure that serves municipalities and communities throughout the region. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, the organization delivers large-scale projects ranging from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars while maintaining long-standing relationships with public agencies, engineering firms, and utility authorities.

Job Description

Due to continued growth within their water and wastewater construction division, our client is seeking an experienced Project Executive to oversee multiple treatment plant and utility infrastructure projects while providing leadership to project management and field operations teams. Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for large-scale water and wastewater treatment facility construction projects.
• Lead projects involving treatment process upgrades, filtration systems, biological treatment systems, chemical feed systems, pump stations, digesters, clarifiers, and related infrastructure.
• Manage a portfolio of projects from preconstruction planning through commissioning and turnover.
• Direct Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and field leadership across multiple active projects.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with owners, municipal utilities, engineering consultants, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Oversee project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and risk management.
• Review major contract negotiations, change orders, claims, and procurement strategies.
• Support pursuit efforts, proposal development, project interviews, and business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permit requirements, safety standards, and quality control processes.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive operational strategy and long-term growth within the water infrastructure market.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of construction experience with significant focus on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success overseeing projects valued at $25M-$250M+.
• Strong experience with:
  • Water Treatment Plants (WTP)
  • Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
  • Pump Stations and Lift Stations
  • Process Mechanical Systems
  • Underground Utilities
  • Force Mains and Transmission Mains
  • Facility Expansions and Rehabilitation Projects
• Experience working with municipal agencies, utility authorities, and design engineering firms.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, and Design-Build.
• Knowledge of treatment plant commissioning, startup, and operational turnover processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing large project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent client management, operational, and business development skills.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Project Executive - Civil Construction position.
• Salary of $200,000 to $230,000.
• Competitive benefits disclosed upon offer.

Interested? Apply today!

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