Project Executive (Water/Wastewater)
- $150,000 - $200,000
- Lorton, VA
A bit about us:
For over a century, we have delivered essential assets and infrastructure that support and strengthen communities across the country.
Our portfolio spans a wide range of markets—from public and private sectors to corporate, cultural, educational, and entertainment spaces, as well as the infrastructure that connects them all, including power, transit, water, and roadways.
Our team is committed to delivering exceptional value to clients and project partners, fostering diverse growth opportunities for employees, and making a lasting impact in the communities they serve.
Our portfolio spans a wide range of markets—from public and private sectors to corporate, cultural, educational, and entertainment spaces, as well as the infrastructure that connects them all, including power, transit, water, and roadways.
Our team is committed to delivering exceptional value to clients and project partners, fostering diverse growth opportunities for employees, and making a lasting impact in the communities they serve.
Why join us?
We don’t just build projects—we build futures. With over a century of experience, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering complex, high-impact work that shapes communities and drives progress.
Joining our team means gaining access to meaningful career growth, hands-on learning, and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. If you're ready to make a difference and grow with purpose, we want to build with you.
Joining our team means gaining access to meaningful career growth, hands-on learning, and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusion. If you're ready to make a difference and grow with purpose, we want to build with you.
Job Details
Project Executive – Water/Wastewater Construction
We’re looking for a Project Executive who brings deep expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure and thrives on leading complex treatment plant projects from concept to closeout. In this role, you’ll serve as the key leader for major water/wastewater treatment plant initiatives—providing strategic direction, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success across all phases.
You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee technical execution, and champion safety, quality, and collaboration every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
If you’re passionate about building critical infrastructure that supports communities and the environment—and you’re ready to lead high-impact teams—we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for a Project Executive who brings deep expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure and thrives on leading complex treatment plant projects from concept to closeout. In this role, you’ll serve as the key leader for major water/wastewater treatment plant initiatives—providing strategic direction, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success across all phases.
You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee technical execution, and champion safety, quality, and collaboration every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the project lead and primary liaison between owners, designers, and field teams.
- Oversee contract administration, procurement, change orders, and scheduling with precision and accountability.
- Ensure all required permits are secured and subcontractor compliance is in place.
- Lead and facilitate all project coordination meetings.
- Hire, train, and develop high-performing project teams—fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and growth.
- Track and manage project performance, reporting on milestones, financials, and challenges.
- Provide strong administrative and technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage closeout and ensure successful turnover to the client.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with clients, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams.
- Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals and presentations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
- 10+ years of water/wastewater construction experience, ideally with a leading general contractor or design-build firm.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
- Experience with Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, and contract negotiations.
- 5+ years of experience leading construction teams with a focus on mentorship and performance.
- Excellent communicator, relationship builder, and problem solver.
- Driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
If you’re passionate about building critical infrastructure that supports communities and the environment—and you’re ready to lead high-impact teams—we want to hear from you.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.