Senior Vice President

Senior Vice President, Water Market Leader Confidential Opportunity | Arkansas

Build a Market. Shape a Strategy. Lead a High-Growth Water Business.

A leading general contractor with a strong reputation across the region is making a significant investment in its Water & Wastewater Division and is seeking a Senior Vice President / Water Market Leader to drive the next phase of expansion.

This executive leadership opportunity is designed for a proven industry leader who combines operational credibility, client relationships, business development expertise, and strategic vision. The successful candidate will be empowered to help build one of the premier water infrastructure businesses in the region while supported by an established organization with substantial financial backing, operational resources, and a long-term commitment to the market.

As the executive leader of the Water Market, you will be responsible for driving growth, strengthening existing client relationships, expanding market presence, and building a scalable organization capable of delivering complex water and wastewater projects across the region.

You will partner closely with executive leadership to define market strategy, pursue major opportunities, recruit top talent, and establish the operational framework necessary to support sustained growth.

This role is ideal for a leader who wants the autonomy and influence of building a business while leveraging the resources of an established, highly respected contractor.

• Lead the overall growth strategy for the Water & Wastewater business unit.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term business plans focused on market expansion and revenue growth.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with municipalities, utilities, engineering firms, and key industry stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue major treatment plant, pump station, conveyance, and water infrastructure opportunities.
• Partner with preconstruction, operations, and executive leadership to develop winning project strategies.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing construction, project management, and business development teams.
• Establish market positioning, client engagement strategies, and long-term pursuit plans.
• Provide leadership across project delivery, operational performance, and client satisfaction.
• Support strategic partnerships, alternative delivery pursuits, and design-build opportunities.
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, safety, and profitable growth.
• Serve as the executive face of the water business both internally and externally.

We are particularly interested in leaders who have experience with:

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Pump stations and conveyance systems
• Design-build and alternative delivery projects
• Large regional or national water contractors
• Heavy civil or infrastructure construction organizations with dedicated water divisions

• Proven executive leadership experience within the water, wastewater, or heavy civil construction industry.
• Demonstrated success growing a business unit, region, or market sector.
• Strong network of relationships within the municipal water infrastructure industry.
• Experience overseeing large-scale project portfolios and operational teams.
• Strategic mindset with a track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Ability to attract, mentor, and develop leadership teams.
• Strong financial, operational, and business development acumen.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

• Executive-level platform with significant autonomy and influence.
• Major organizational investment in expanding the water market.
• Strong financial resources and commitment to long-term growth.
• Opportunity to build and shape a market-leading water construction business.
• Access to established operational, preconstruction, and corporate support teams.
• Competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives and long-term career growth potential.

Arkansas (Relocation Assistance Available)

For experienced water industry leaders seeking the opportunity to build something meaningful and leave a lasting impact on a growing organization, this represents a rare opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly expanding water infrastructure platform.