Project Executive; Water​/Wastewater

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is currently seeking a Project Executive to support large wastewater infrastructure projects in Oregon.

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, positively impacting local communities. Grow your career with a team committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles:
People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

This role requires strong leadership, technical acumen, and a proven record of managing complex, multi-million dollar water infrastructure projects.

• Lead the planning, execution, and close-out of large-scale water/wastewater treatment plant projects (typically $50M - $300M+).
• Oversee project teams, including engineers, superintendents, field staff, and subcontractors, providing leadership and technical support.
• Monitor/control construction, investigating potentially serious situations and implementing corrective measures.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through purchase agreements and subcontracts.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met or exceeded
• Proactively manage project risk, change orders, and claims, while protecting company interests.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, technical specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and ensure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices, using company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by senior leadership.

• Identify, pursue, and help secure new work in the water/wastewater market, with a focus on existing clients and target pursuits.
• Collaborate with marketing, estimating, and executive leadership on strategic pursuits and proposals.
• Participate in presentations, interviews, and industry events to represent the company and build brand visibility.
• Assist in developing annual business development goals and growth plans for assigned regions or markets.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Foster and maintain long-term client relationships through consistent communication and performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing expertise on constructability, delivery methods, and project challenges.
• Lead or participate in partnering sessions, preconstruction planning meetings, and progress updates.
• Establish and maintain project budgets; monitor project costs and proactively implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with project accounting and finance teams on forecasts, cash flow, and cost control.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly reporting.
• Mentor and develop project staff; foster a high-performing, team-first culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development for assigned team members.
• Promote a collaborative environment across field and office teams, ensuring alignment and accountability.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience and training/education.
• Minimum of 10 years of construction, design, finance and management experience/knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• 5+ years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Proven ability to lead construction projects; design-build and CMAR experience preferred.
• Stro…