Project Executive

Job description:

Job Title: Project Executive Concrete & Asphalt
Location: Greater St. Louis Area
Base Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 (Plus Performance Incentives &
Ownership Track)

The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly driven, entrepreneurial Project Executive to
lead and aggressively expand our Concrete and Asphalt segment, the
fastest growing and most dynamic part of our business.
This is not a traditional project management role; this is an
entrepreneurial partnership. For the right candidate, this position
offers a direct, structured pathway to take over and own the business in
the next few years. You will have the autonomy to take our
highest-performing division to the next level, backed by the
infrastructure, reputation, and resources of an established contracting
firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Expand & Scale: Capitalize on our current momentum to aggressively
grow the Concrete and Asphalt segment, refining operating
procedures, strengthening vendor relationships, and maximizing
capacity.
- Business Development: Identify, pursue, and secure major concrete
and asphalt contracts. Leverage your existing network and forge new
relationships with general contractors, municipalities, and private
developers to sustain our rapid growth.
- Operational Leadership: Oversee the entire lifecycle of a diverse
portfolio of projects within the division, from initial estimating
and bidding to project execution, budget management, and final
closeout.
- P&L Management: Take full ownership of the divisions financial
performance, ensuring profitable margins, smart resource allocation,
and sustainable growth.
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and build out a high-performing
crew of estimators, project managers, and field operators to support
increasing project demands.
- Strategic Succession: Work closely with the current ownership to
understand overarching business operations, preparing to transition
into a primary ownership/equity role within a few years.

Why Join Us?
- Base Salary of $100k - $125k, commensurate with experience.
- Ownership Track: This is a rare succession-planning opportunity. We
are looking for the future owner of the business.
- Proven Market Demand: Step into the most successful, high-demand
segment of our company with immediate momentum and a solid pipeline
of work.
- Established Infrastructure: Scale your business segment using the
solid foundation, administrative support, and respected market
reputation of an established, successful contracting firm.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing
your experience in the concrete/asphalt sector, your history managing
projects between $50k and $1M, and why you are ready to take the leap
into business ownership.

Qualifications:

Qualifications
- Industry Expertise: 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in
the concrete, paving, and asphalt construction industry, with a
strong background in both operations and estimating.
- Project Scope: Proven track record of successfully managing and
delivering a wide variety of commercial or civil projects ranging in
value from $50,000 to $1,000,000+.
- Entrepreneurial DNA: You don't just want a job; you want to run and
own a business. You possess the grit, vision, and self-motivation
required to scale a high-growth division.
- Business Acumen: Strong financial literacy with experience managing
P&L, bidding, forecasting, and project cost controls.
- Network: Existing relationships with contractors, suppliers, and
decision-makers in the Greater St. Louis/St. Charles region is
highly preferred.
- Education: Bachelors degree in construction management, Civil
Engineering, Business, or equivalent hands-on field/management
experience.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

About the Company
Founded in 2007, we have built a proud reputation as a highly reliable
excavation and construction contractor in the St. Charles, Missouri
area. Supported early on by a regional incubator for minority- and
women-owned construction companies, we have established a strong
operational foundation backed by decades of industry experience. As we
look to the future, we are focusing heavily on our highest-growth
sectors to drive our next phase of success.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 150000

Currency Type : USD