Vice President, Program & Construction Management (Power)

$250,000-350,000

Multiple Locations: Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Fort Mill, SC; Raleigh, NC; San Antonio, TX; Tampa, FL

A leading engineering and infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Vice President of Program & Construction Management (Power) to build and lead a client-facing PM/CM practice serving utility and power industry clients across North America.

This executive leadership position offers the opportunity to drive strategic growth, develop long-term utility client relationships, lead major capital programs, and build a scalable organization focused on delivering Program Management and Construction Management services for complex power infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Business Development

• Develop and execute the growth strategy for a new PM/CM service line within the Power sector.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with electric utilities and power industry clients.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with utility leaders, capital program stakeholders, and key decision-makers.
• Lead pursuit activities including proposals, presentations, negotiations, teaming strategies, and contract development.
• Evaluate emerging market opportunities, industry trends, and geographic expansion initiatives.
• Expand existing client relationships and introduce PM/CM services across broader utility programs.

Practice Development & Leadership

• Build and lead a scalable Program & Construction Management organization.
• Develop staffing plans, operational processes, delivery standards, and performance expectations.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing PM/CM professionals.
• Foster a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, safety, and client service.
• Partner with leadership across engineering and technical disciplines to support integrated project delivery.

Client & Program Leadership

• Serve as an executive-level advisor and primary point of contact for key utility clients.
• Provide strategic oversight for large capital programs and project portfolios.
• Support clients in program planning, risk management, project execution, and construction oversight.
• Implement best practices in project controls, scheduling, cost management, forecasting, change management, and performance reporting.
• Maintain strong client relationships that generate repeat business and long-term partnerships.

Business Operations & Financial Performance

• Establish business plans, revenue goals, backlog targets, and staffing forecasts.
• Manage pipeline development, resource planning, and financial performance.
• Support pricing strategies, commercial structures, and contract reviews.
• Monitor profitability, utilization, and overall practice performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding growth opportunities and organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree and/or MBA preferred.
• PE and/or PMP certification preferred.
• 15+ years of power industry experience with significant leadership responsibility.
• Background within utilities, engineering consulting, EPC, construction, or infrastructure services.
• Experience pursuing, winning, and delivering large utility programs, PM/CM engagements, Design-Build projects, or programmatic contracts.
• Strong understanding of utility capital programs, procurement processes, and project delivery models.
• Established industry relationships with utility, EPC, contractor, and consulting leadership.
• Demonstrated success building teams, growing client accounts, and driving revenue growth.
• Strong business acumen including forecasting, budgeting, staffing, and financial management.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and executive leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to build a new business line within a rapidly growing organization while partnering directly with utility clients on some of the industry's most critical infrastructure investments. The role offers significant leadership responsibility, long-term growth potential, competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, retirement contributions, and professional development support.