Project Executive-Heavy Civil Construction

Kimmel & Associates • Boston, MA

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About The Position

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned construction professional ready to step into executive project oversight. As a Project Executive, you will lead multiple large-scale, complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects while working closely with senior leadership to drive operational excellence, profitability, and team development. You will play a critical role in delivering municipal and industrial projects, owning everything from client relationships and contract execution to financial performance and team leadership. This role is ideal for a proven Senior Project Manager or current Project Executive seeking greater influence, visibility, and career progression into company leadership.

Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering water and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and water infrastructure projects.
• Proven success managing complex, high-value municipal or industrial construction projects.
• Demonstrated leadership overseeing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships.
• Experience mentoring and developing project teams.
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems, piping, process equipment, controls, electrical, civil, and structural components.
• Strong command of construction processes, scheduling, documentation, and project controls.
• Expertise in project financial management (budgeting, forecasting, cost control, change management).
• Thorough understanding of contracts (AIA, EJCDC) and fiduciary responsibility.
• High proficiency in end-to-end scheduling (Microsoft Project or Primavera P6).
• Experience with procurement, buyout, and long-lead equipment coordination.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large-scale, complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Drive operational excellence, profitability, and team development.
• Deliver municipal and industrial projects, owning client relationships, contract execution, financial performance, and team leadership.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk, and client relationships for projects.
• Mentor and develop project teams.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule and profitability.
• Manage procurement, buyout, and long-lead equipment coordination.
• Identify risks, develop solutions, and ensure accountability.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($160K–$215K)
• Performance-based bonus tied to company and project profitability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Career advancement and leadership development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed