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

R.H. White Construction; Bow (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Construction & Service Solutions seeks a Project Executive to lead the Northern New England Utility Division, directing strategy across gas, geothermal, and underground utility markets.

This role focuses on safety, operational performance, client satisfaction, and profitable growth. You will mentor project managers and senior leaders, oversee a portfolio of projects, build client and partner relationships, and partner with finance, estimating, and talent groups to drive strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in utility, energy, or heavy civil construction.
• Knowledge of electrification, geothermal, distributed energy resources, and related markets.
• Proven success leading large-scale operations with safety, profitability, and growth accountability.
• Strong financial leadership including budgeting, forecasting, WIP and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Northern New England Utility Division with accountability for safety, performance, client satisfaction, and growth.
• Mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and other leaders while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee a portfolio of utility projects to ensure quality, schedule, and budget goals are met.
• Build relationships with clients, owners, municipalities, engineers, and industry partners.
• Drive business development and strategic growth in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationships

Safety leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

COINS

Procore

Primavera P6

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Executive leads the Northern New England (NNE) Utility Division, providing strategic direction across mixed-use utility, energy, and infrastructure markets, including gas, geothermal, and underground utility systems. Responsible for safety, operational and financial performance, workforce development, client relationships, and business growth, this leader drives execution of the division's strategy while building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable, profitable results.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and actively promote all Company Safety Policies and the Company Code of Conduct.
• Lead safety 24/7 and ensure safety remains the first consideration in all business decisions, planning activities, and operational execution.
• 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 while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee a portfolio of utility projects to ensure successful execution, quality performance, customer satisfaction, and achievement of business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, utility owners, municipalities, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Partner with Business Development, Estimating, Finance, Safety, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition to support strategic growth, workforce planning, recruiting, retention, and succession planning efforts.
• 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 overall P&L accountability.
• Utilize 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 execution of initiatives that advance division and company objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Accountable for the leadership, development, and performance of approximately 80-100 employees across the Northern New England (NNE) Utility organization, including project management, field operations, craft, and administrative personnel.

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 within 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.
• Demonstrated financial leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, WIP management, cash flow, margin performance, profitability, and divisional P&L accountability.
• Demonstrated proficiency leveraging technology to drive operational and financial performance, including Microsoft Office Suite and construction management, project controls, ERP, and business intelligence platforms. Experience with COINS, Procore, Primavera P6, Power BI, or comparable systems preferred.
• 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.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts, and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.