• Build major civil infrastructure across the Mid‑Atlantic
• Work with a top‑ranked, award‑winning contractor
About Our Client
Our client is a 60+ year industry leader with a strong reputation for delivering large‑scale public infrastructure, federal and municipal buildings, and industrial facilities throughout the Mid‑Atlantic. They are expanding their footprint in Southern Virginia and seeking a senior leader who can drive excellence across multiple active and upcoming civil projects.
Job Description
The Project Executive - Civil Construction - Remote will:
• Provide executive‑level leadership across active pump station projects in Richmond and Norfolk, as well as upcoming water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Oversee project strategy, planning, schedule performance, cost control, and overall execution.
• Lead, mentor, and support project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure safe, high‑quality delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including public agencies, design partners, and subcontractors.
• Monitor risk, negotiate change orders, and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational processes, team performance, and project delivery standards.
• Represent the company in executive and client‑facing meetings, ensuring alignment on goals and outcomes.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The Project Executive - Civil Construction - Remote will have:
• Proven experience delivering civil infrastructure projects: pump stations, water/wastewater treatment plants, or heavy civil works.
• Knowledge of the Southern Virginia market (Richmond, Hampton Roads, or surrounding regions).
• Experience with public agency stakeholders-bonus for backgrounds with WMATA, VDOT, or other transportation bodies.
• Strong executive‑level communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects and teams in a mostly remote capacity.
• A background in industrial, heavy civil, or utility infrastructure-diverse civil experience is welcomed.
What's on Offer
The Project Executive - Civil Construction - Remote will receive:
• Fully remote role with site travel as needed across Virginia.
• Opportunity to lead high‑value, high‑visibility public infrastructure programs.
• Competitive compensation and executive‑level benefits.
• Stable, long‑tenured employer with over $100M in annual revenue and national recognition for excellence.
• Long‑term career path with a respected mid‑sized contractor known for complex government work.