Water Treatment Project Executive

Location: Gresham Oregon (Portland Metro)
Compensation: $300000 Base Salary (DOE) Equity
Employment Type: Full-Time Executive Leadership
Vendor fee-$4000

A confidential nationally recognized water infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Project Executive to provide executive leadership on large-scale water and wastewater treatment projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This role carries full responsibility for strategic execution financial performance client engagement and operational excellence across complex municipal and industrial treatment facilities. The position offers market-leading compensation long-term equity participation and a meaningful opportunity to shape and expand a growing water infrastructure platform.

• Provide executive oversight of water and wastewater treatment projects from pursuit through close-out

• Lead and mentor multiple project teams including Project Managers Superintendents Engineers and support staff

• Establish project strategy risk mitigation plans schedules and profitability targets

• Serve as the senior executive liaison with municipalities utilities regulators and design partners

• Drive business development efforts including pursuits proposals and negotiated work

• Ensure compliance with safety quality environmental and regulatory standards

• Partner with senior leadership to support regional growth initiatives and long-term planning

• 15 years of progressive experience in water and/or wastewater treatment construction

• Demonstrated leadership on large-scale treatment plants pump stations reservoirs or process facilities

• Experience overseeing $100M programs or portfolios (single project or cumulative)

• Strong expertise in alternative delivery methods (Design-Build CM/GC Progressive DB EPC)

• Proven success leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or a related field (Master s preferred)

• Deep understanding of water and wastewater treatment systems and processes

• Strong financial acumen including project controls forecasting and margin management

• Ability to lead negotiations and maintain high-value client relationships

• Executive-level communication judgment and decision-making skills

• PE license and/or PMP certification preferred but not required

• $300000 base salary commensurate with experience

• Equity participation and/or long-term incentive program

• Performance-based annual bonus

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Executive support resources and leadership development opportunities

• Lead mission-critical water infrastructure projects that directly impact regional communities

• Join a well-capitalized organization with a strong backlog and growth trajectory

• Influence strategy and execution at the executive decision-making level

• Compensation aligned with top national water and wastewater leadership roles