Project Executive

Project Executive (OOJ

• 46519) 100000-150000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Jun/21/2026

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 division's 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 :

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:

Bachelor's 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.

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Pay Rate:

100000-150000

Currency Type:

US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided: No

Location:

Saint Charles, MO, Missouri, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Salary:

100000-150000 / US Dollars

Occupational Categories:

Construction/ Architecture/ Civil Infrastructure Industry(ies): Construction