EVP of Project Management; HV​/Utility​/Infrastructure

Position: EVP of Project Management (HV/Utility/Infrastructure)
Up to $250K/yr - Stock Options Provided - 100% Company-Paid Benefits

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Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

This company is a nationally recognized provider of large-scale electrical construction and maintenance services, with its headquarters based in the Midwest. With decades of experience in the power and utility sector, the organization delivers major transmission, distribution, and substation projects for utilities and energy partners throughout the United States.

Known for its ability to manage complex, high-risk initiatives, the team consistently delivers reliable results through strong technical expertise and disciplined execution. The organization prides itself on a culture centered around safety, craftsmanship, and accountability. Its workforce is composed of seasoned professionals who take pride in delivering work that sets a high standard across the industry.

Why join us?

• Employees benefit from a comprehensive total-rewards package designed to support their well-being and long-term success. Key offerings include:
• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage
• Company-funded life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and additional leave benefits
• Tuition assistance for approved education and certifications
• Wellness programs and mental-health support resources
• Continuous learning, leadership development, and technical training opportunities

Job Details

The Vice President, Project Management, will guide the company’s project management vision across all business units. This individual provides strategic leadership for project planning, execution, governance, and overall performance—ensuring every project meets safety, schedule, financial, and operational expectations.

The Vice President, Project Management, will champion the adoption of consistent processes, modern technologies, and meaningful performance metrics that elevate project delivery across the enterprise. As part of the executive leadership group, the EVP plays a crucial role in shaping corporate strategy, supporting growth initiatives, and representing the company within the utility and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for enterprise-wide project-management operations and standards.
• Create and maintain PMO frameworks, governance structures, and best-practice methodologies that drive consistent project execution.
• Establish and track KPIs focused on schedule performance, cost control, project profitability, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Lead portfolio reporting and deliver data-driven insights on performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, estimating, finance, and field leadership to ensure alignment across all project phases.
• Guide organizational transformation and process-optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability across multiple regions.
• Direct enterprise risk-management, change-control, and issue-mitigation processes.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate senior project-management leaders while building a strong pipeline for future leadership roles.
• Oversee divisional budgets, workforce planning, and financial performance; drive cost efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Support business development efforts through strong project delivery, executive-level client engagement, and relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory guidelines, and industry standards.
• Represent the company at major industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience managing large-scale construction, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• At least 5–7 years of executive or senior-level Project Management leadership overseeing complex, multi-project portfolios.
• Deep knowledge…