Regional Market Sector Leader - Design-Build

Regional Market Sector Leader – Design‑Build Water & Wastewater Practice (Carolina & Mid‑Atlantic)

About the Role

The role is a senior leadership position responsible for advancing Dewberry's design‑build delivery strategy in the water and wastewater practice across the Carolinas and Mid‑Atlantic. The position is full‑time with a hybrid schedule.

Dewberry is a leading, market‑facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Direct business development efforts and pursuit strategies for water/wastewater design‑build projects.
• Manage construction planning, estimating, pricing, and execution for complex infrastructure projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary design and construction teams through full project delivery.
• Lead subcontractor identification, vetting, partnering, and contract strategy.
• Review and manage prime contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Partner with HSE leadership to promote a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Drive collaboration across Dewberry offices and water sector teams.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Support recruiting efforts aligned with market growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, or Environmental Engineering (preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in water/WWTP or related field involving construction of complex MEP intensive projects.
• Experience with water/wastewater projects for municipal and industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of design‑build or alternative delivery methods.
• Proven leadership in safety, QA/QC, risk management, and financial performance.
• Strong business development skills.
• Strong client relationship and subcontractor network in the Carolinas and Mid‑Atlantic.
• Excellent communication and team‑building skills.

Benefits & Compensation

The projected salary range for this position is $175,000 – $210,000 annually. The range may vary slightly based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report in compliance with applicable law.