Senior Project Executive

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent experience
  • 10-12 years overseeing wastewater and industrial building projects
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Blue Beam
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Analytical skills related to cost/pricing of materials, labor, and equipment
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and establish positive relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead the pursuit and acquisition of new wastewater construction opportunities
  • Collaborate with leadership on strategic business development initiatives
  • Provide input for bids, proposals, and project estimates
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and industry networking events
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Oversee wastewater project execution, ensuring compliance with quality standards
  • Manage project budgets and analyze financial performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Career development opportunities
Full Job Description
Division: Thompson Turner Construction Industrial Building Group

Position Description

The Senior Project Executive - Wastewater is responsible for overseeing all construction operations for wastewater projects from pre-construction through project closeout while also leading all business development efforts. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while also partnering with leadership to identify new opportunities, oversight of bidding efforts, and developing on-going client relationships to drive growth.

Job Responsibilities

Business Development

  • Lead the identification, pursuit, and acquisition of new wastewater construction opportunities.
  • Partner with leadership team on strategic business development initiatives.
  • Provide operational input for bids, proposals, estimates, and project pursuits.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings, client presentations, and industry networking events.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Contribute market insight related to pricing, capacity, and operational feasibility.

Pre-Construction & Project Planning Business Development

  • Lead pre-construction activities, including estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
  • Review and approve contracts, purchase orders, and project scope documentation.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local) during planning phases

Project Execution & Operational Oversight

  • Oversee all wastewater construction projects, including scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and execution.
  • Promote and enforce company safety and quality policies as well as jobsite best practices.
  • Coordinate resources across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and timelines.
  • Conduct jobsite visits, audits, and inspections.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks and resolve field issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement across construction and operational processes.
  • Support client retention by ensuring project excellence and high customer satisfaction

Financial & Performance Management

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and overall profitability.
  • Review and approve change orders.
  • Analyze project financial performance and report to executive leadership.
  • Lead, mentor, and evaluate project managers, superintendents, and field staff.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • A 4 year degree in engineering or construction management degree or equivalent and experience preferred.
  • 10-12 years minimum experience supervising and being responsible for building wastewater and industrial buildings.
  • Must have computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Blue Beam).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Self-directed entrepreneurial spirit with strong organizational skills, attention to details.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills in regard to cost/pricing of material, labor and equipment.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Knowledge of building permits, safety site restrictions and other aspects of the paperwork required on a project.

Benefits

  • We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

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