Business Unit Leader - Heavy Civil Construction

About the role

A nationally recognized infrastructure contractor with more than a century of experience in underground utility, water, wastewater and heavy civil construction is hiring a Business Unit Leader for its Washington, DC business unit. The leader reports directly to executive leadership and provides strategic and operational leadership for an established construction business, with autonomy to shape strategy, lead major pursuits, strengthen client partnerships and build a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities

• Own the business unit's P&L, revenue growth, profitability, budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation, and set performance objectives and strategic plans with executive leadership.
• Oversee Project Executives, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents and support staff so projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to quality standards.
• Drive growth across water, wastewater, underground utilities, rehabilitation and heavy civil, and pursue CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build and other collaborative delivery methods.
• Lead major pursuits, client presentations, project interviews and preconstruction strategies.
• Build executive-level relationships with public agencies, utilities, municipalities, engineering firms and other stakeholders in the Washington, DC region.
• Recruit, mentor and retain talent, develop future leaders, support succession planning and build a scalable organizational structure.
• Maintain oversight of project risks, operational performance and resource planning.

Required profile

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management and leadership, including senior operations, regional or business unit leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale infrastructure, underground utility, water, wastewater, heavy civil, transportation or similar complex programs.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and oversee multiple projects or a substantial portfolio.
• Strong financial acumen with direct P&L, budgeting, forecasting and profitability responsibility.
• Track record of business development, client relationship management and securing new projects.
• Experience leading major pursuits, client interviews and preconstruction efforts.
• Preferred: experience with CMAR, Progressive Design-Build or Design-Build; established relationships with DC Water, WSSC, regional utilities and municipalities; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related field; MBA or other advanced qualification is a plus.

What we offer

• Salary of $250,000-$300,000+ depending on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based incentives tied to business unit results.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and paid time off.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, cell phone allowance and professional development training.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable, and potential for expanded leadership responsibilities.