Position SummaryThe Project Executive leads the Northern New England (NNE) Utility Division, providing strategic direction across mixed-use utility, energy, and infrastructure markets, including gas, geothermal, and underground utility systems. Responsible for safety, operational and financial performance, workforce development, client relationships, and business growth, this leader drives execution of the division's strategy while building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable, profitable results.
Responsibilities- Adhere to and actively promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
- Lead safety 24/7 and ensure safety remains the first consideration in all business decisions, planning activities, and operational execution.
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the Northern New England Utility Division with accountability for safety, operational performance, client satisfaction, workforce development, profitability, and growth.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and other operational leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee a portfolio of utility projects to ensure successful execution, quality performance, customer satisfaction, and achievement of business objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, utility owners, municipalities, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Partner with Business Development, Estimating, Finance, Safety, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition to support strategic growth, workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning efforts.
- Drive business development, strategic pursuits, market expansion, and long-term client growth opportunities.
- Direct division financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, WIP management, cash flow, backlog, margin performance, revenue recognition, and overall P&L accountability.
- Utilize operational and financial metrics to improve performance, manage risk, and support sustainable growth.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in strategic planning and execution of initiatives that advance division and company objectives.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities- Accountable for the leadership, development, and performance of approximately 80-100 employees across the Northern New England (NNE) Utility organization, including project management, field operations, craft, and administrative personnel.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related utility, infrastructure, or construction leadership experience.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within utility, energy, infrastructure, or heavy civil construction.
- Knowledge of emerging utility and energy infrastructure markets, including electrification, LNG, district energy, geothermal, renewable energy integration, microgrids, and distributed energy resources.
- Proven success leading large-scale operations, business units, or multi-project portfolios with responsibility for safety, profitability, and growth.
- Strong knowledge of construction operations, project delivery, contracts, project controls, risk management, and client relationship management.
- Demonstrated financial leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, WIP management, cash flow, margin performance, profitability, and divisional P&L accountability.
- Demonstrated proficiency leveraging technology to drive operational and financial performance, including Microsoft Office Suite and construction management, project controls, ERP, and business intelligence platforms. Experience with COINS, Procore, Primavera P6, Power BI, or comparable systems preferred.
- Experience developing teams, building organizational capability, and supporting workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession initiatives.
- Proven ability to drive business development, market expansion, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to travel throughout the Northern New England region.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet pre-employment requirements.
