Vice President, Program & Construction Management - Power

ESP Associates•Fort Mill, SC

About The Position

Pickett, an ESP company, is hiring a Vice President of Program & Construction Management for its Power Business Unit. The role will build and grow a new client-facing PM/CM service line supporting utility and Power industry clients with planning, management, and execution of complex capital programs and projects. This growth-focused leadership position combines strategic business development, executive client engagement, market expansion, and operational leadership. The Vice President will develop new client opportunities, establish Pickett as a trusted PM/CM partner, and build the teams and delivery capabilities needed to execute client programs. The role will lead the practice’s strategy, organizational development, client relationships, program delivery oversight, and financial performance. The successful candidate is expected to use established Power industry relationships and extensive experience in program management, construction management, and alternative project delivery to turn market opportunities into sustainable growth. The position includes willingness to travel as needed. Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record under the company’s driving policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
At least 15 years of relevant Power industry experience, including significant leadership experience within a utility, engineering or consulting firm, EPC, contractor, or similar organization.
Proven experience pursuing, winning, and/or delivering significant client-facing PM/CM, Design-Build, programmatic, or on-call utility engagements.
Strong understanding of the electric utility industry, including utility organizations, capital programs, procurement processes, project delivery models, and complex infrastructure program execution challenges.
Established Power industry relationships and demonstrated success building trusted relationships with senior utility, EPC, contractor, and industry leaders.
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop new clients, expand existing accounts, and convert market opportunities into sustainable revenue growth.
Experience with RFQs, RFPs, MSAs, alternative delivery models, strategic teaming arrangements, and contract negotiations.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and establish operational capabilities to deliver client work and support growth.
Strong understanding of program and project controls, including cost, schedule, risk, change management, performance reporting, and resource planning.
Strong business and financial acumen, including pipeline management, forecasting, budgeting, staffing, and project financial performance.
Excellent executive-level communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to balance strategic growth responsibilities with hands-on operational and client leadership as the practice develops.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policy.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or MBA.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for client-facing PM/CM services in the Power Business Unit.
Build and grow the PM/CM service offering for utility capital programs and complex power infrastructure projects.
Identify, develop, pursue, and secure business with electric utilities and other Power industry clients, emphasizing long-term programmatic relationships.
Develop executive-level industry connections and trusted relationships with utility executives, capital program leaders, engineering and construction leadership, procurement teams, and other decision-makers.
Position Pickett as a partner for planning, management, oversight, and execution of complex capital programs.
Lead capture and pursuit strategies, including client positioning, teaming, go/no-go decisions, proposal strategy, presentations, negotiations, and contract development.
Develop strategic partnerships and teaming relationships to expand market presence and delivery capabilities.
Identify opportunities to extend existing client relationships and integrate PM/CM with Pickett’s engineering and technical services.
Evaluate market opportunities, client delivery models, geographic expansion strategies, utility capital investment priorities, trends, competitor activity, and emerging client needs.
Build and lead a scalable PM/CM practice for multiple utility clients, capital programs, and project portfolios.
Establish the practice’s organizational structure, staffing model, leadership, processes, systems, procedures, and performance expectations.
Recruit, develop, and retain Program Management and Construction Management professionals.
Foster accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, safety, and exceptional client service.
Serve as a senior Power Business Unit leader and collaborate across Pickett and ESP on growth initiatives and staffing for integrated service delivery.
Serve as an executive-level point of contact for key clients and major PM/CM engagements.
Provide strategic oversight of client programs and delivery teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, contracts, and performance expectations.
Work with clients to understand capital priorities, resource needs, project risks, delivery challenges, and long-term objectives.
Develop solutions to strengthen project execution, manage risk, improve visibility, and deliver capital investments.
Oversee program and project management practices, including cost management, scheduling, project controls, risk management, change management, construction oversight, and performance reporting.
Set and maintain standards for safety, quality, schedule, cost management, communication, and client satisfaction.
Support resolution of significant project challenges, contractual matters, resource constraints, and other issues requiring executive leadership.
Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business, expanded engagements, and long-term partnerships.
Establish and manage the PM/CM business plan, including revenue objectives, backlog, staffing forecasts, and financial performance.
Track the business development pipeline, anticipated awards, project backlog, resource requirements, and growth opportunities.
Develop pricing strategies, staffing approaches, and commercial structures that support competitive proposals and sustainable profitability.
Monitor project financial performance, utilization, staffing efficiency, and practice profitability.
Evaluate contract terms, delivery risks, and commercial commitments with appropriate organizational leaders.
Report on practice performance, market opportunities, organizational needs, and growth initiatives.
Travel as needed.
Pass a drug screen and background check and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%; eligibility after 60 days.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
10 paid holidays.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) of 4 hours per year, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
Tiered health insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Vision insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Dental insurance options; eligibility after 30 days.
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc.
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.
Education reimbursement opportunities.
Flexible and dependent benefits plan.
Referral bonuses.