Project Executive - Energy & Utility (Northern New England-Bow NH)

R.H. White Construction • Bow, NH

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About The Position

The Project Executive leads R.H. White’s Northern New England Utility Division, providing strategic direction across utility, energy, and infrastructure markets, including gas, geothermal, and underground utility systems. The role is accountable for safety, operational and financial performance, workforce development, client relationships, and business growth. The Project Executive drives the division’s strategy while building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable, profitable results.

The position provides leadership and direction for an organization of approximately 80–100 employees across project management, field operations, craft, and administrative functions. It oversees a portfolio of utility projects and works with internal teams and external partners to support successful project execution, growth, and compliance. The role requires travel throughout Northern New England.

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 in 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.
• Financial leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, WIP management, cash flow, margin performance, profitability, and divisional P&L accountability.
• Proficiency leveraging technology to drive operational and financial performance, including Microsoft Office Suite and construction management, project controls, ERP, and business intelligence platforms.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with COINS, Procore, Primavera P6, Power BI, or comparable systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and actively promote Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct; lead safety 24/7 and ensure safety is the first consideration in business decisions, planning, and operations.
• 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; foster accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee utility projects to ensure successful execution, quality performance, customer satisfaction, and achievement of business objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, utility owners, municipalities, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Partner with Business Development, Estimating, Finance, Safety, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition on strategic growth, workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• 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 P&L accountability.
• Use 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 execute initiatives that advance division and company objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Lead the development and performance of approximately 80–100 employees across project management, field operations, craft, and administrative personnel.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee development programs, including Construction Management Trainee and Foreman Development Programs
• Craft skills training and leadership learning activities at the Leonard H. White Training Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive