Division Leader JOC Water Infrastructure

Division Leader JOC Water Infrastructure

A respected civil construction organization is seeking a senior leader to build and scale its municipal water infrastructure operations in the Phoenix market. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of business growth, project delivery, and team leadership. The right person will help shape strategy, strengthen client partnerships, and lead critical infrastructure work that supports growing communities across the region.

This Role Offers

• A visible leadership seat with broad influence over operations, financial performance, and market growth
• The chance to lead meaningful water and wastewater infrastructure programs with public sector impact
• A collaborative environment where safety, accountability, and execution matter
• Strong compensation potential, benefits, vehicle support, and long-term career runway

What You Will Do

• Lead growth, execution, and profitability for a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Expand relationships with municipalities, engineering partners, and public sector stakeholders to grow backlog and repeat business
• Oversee delivery across preconstruction, estimating, field operations, scheduling, and closeout
• Guide teams through JOC, CMAR, design-build, and design-bid-build work in a public works environment
• Establish operating rhythms, performance expectations, and accountability across project managers, estimators, and field leaders
• Monitor forecasting, cost controls, bidding strategy, and division-level financial performance
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, scheduling, and project execution
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team while building a culture of ownership and follow-through

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil, utility, or process infrastructure construction, with strong exposure to municipal water or wastewater work
• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing multiple projects, teams, and business outcomes
• Proven success managing budgets, forecasting, and P and L performance
• Experience leading alternative delivery and public works projects, including JOC, CMAR, design-build, and design-bid-build
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, estimating strategy, scheduling, and contract execution
• Ability to build trusted relationships with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Background in engineering, construction management, or equivalent industry leadership experience
• Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, HCSS, or similar platforms is valued
• PE, PMP, or CCM credentials are helpful but not required

Why Professionals Pursue This Opportunity

This role is ideal for a builder who wants more than project oversight. It offers the ability to influence market direction, strengthen a growing operation, and lead essential infrastructure programs from planning through delivery. For the right leader, it is a chance to leave a visible mark on both the business and the communities it serves.

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