Project Executive - Heavy Civil Construction

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a Jacksonville-based general contractor, seeks a Project Executive to oversee heavy civil water and wastewater treatment facility construction projects. You will lead multiple project teams, manage client relations, and drive project execution from start to finish.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in CM or related field with 10+ years of progressive heavy civil experience, and expertise in Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, or Design-Build delivery, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with ten years in heavy civil construction, especially water/wastewater facilities.
• Advanced understanding of construction processes and regulatory requirements for water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience with Design‑Bid‑Build, CMAR, and Design‑Build delivery methods in the water sector.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relations with municipal, utility, and public-sector clients.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to project teams for water and wastewater facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure.
• Develop team members through training, mentoring, and coaching for continuous improvement in project execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with Business Development to identify and secure new water and wastewater opportunities.
• Review and negotiate contract documents to ensure understanding of scope, technical specs, regulatory requirements, and deliverables.
• Coordinate interests of Wharton-Smith, clients, and third-party stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations and client satisfaction.
• Promote collaboration and accountability across project teams and supervise project personnel for compliance and quality.
• Provide oversight of project financial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Champion safety practices across all projects and ensure policy implementation by PMs and Superintendents.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial management

Client relations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Job description

Jacksonville, FL Office, 8649 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor based inJacksonville, Florida, is seeking a highly qualified candidate for aProject Executive - Heavy Civil Constructionposition. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the management, execution, and financial success of ourwater and wastewater treatment plant construction projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain strong client relations with municipal, utility, and public-sector clients.

Provide leadership and strategic direction to multiple project teams working on water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipeline systems, and related infrastructure.

Develop team members through training, mentoring, and coaching to maintain continuous improvement across project execution and delivery.

Collaborate closely with Business Development and Marketing to identify and secure new water and wastewater opportunities.

Participate in and advise senior leadership on pursuits, client development, and bid strategies within the water/wastewater sector.

Review and negotiate contract documents to ensure understanding of project scope, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and deliverables.

Coordinate the interests of Wharton-Smith, the client, and third-party stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met and client satisfaction is achieved.

Promote collaboration, communication, and cooperation across project teams to ensure unified goals and accountability.

Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of project personnel to ensure compliance, quality, and accuracy.

Provide oversight and direction in project financial performance including cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

Champion safety practices across all projects by ensuring policies are reviewed and implemented effectively by Project Managers and Superintendents.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.

Ten (10) years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, specifically inwater and wastewater treatment facilityprojects.

Advanced understanding of the construction processes and regulatory requirements specific to water/wastewater infrastructure.

Experience with various delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, CMAR, Design-Build) within the water sector.

Ability to interpret civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents.

Strong organizational, leadership, and analytical skills with a proven track record of managing complex infrastructure projects.

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and produce results through others.

Strategic thinking with the ability to plan and manage project pipelines over a 3-5-year outlook.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills at both operational and strategic levels.

High level of energy, integrity, and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Our recruiting process is centralized and is handled by our HR Department. If we are sent unsolicited resumes from recruiters, we will not pay any recruiting fees. Unsolicited resumes are any resumes sent to us by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our contract, and has not been requested by our HR Department to search for a specific position.

Jacksonville, FL Office, 8649 Baypine Road, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America