About Us
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, P.E. licensure required, or in a related field to support the function of the role.
- 12+ years of experience preferred with professional-level experience in water/wastewater treatment, pump station or conveyance design, storm water design.
- Proven track record of winning work and serving clients through unblemished client references and name recognition throughout the industry.
- Demonstrated success in business development and long-term relationship management for municipal clients.
- Synergetic thinking and determination to create solutions for unique problems.
- Candidate must have a history of selling large planning/study projects, water/wastewater, storm water, and/or conveyance projects with a high level of profitability and client satisfaction.
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Project Executive to lead our growing presence in Nashville, forging strong client partnerships and driving strategies that bring innovative, resilient, and sustainable water solutions to life. If you’re a proven leader passionate about advancing the future of water infrastructure, we’d love to have you on our team.
As a Project Executive, you will:
- The Project Executive for our Water + Environment market will provide leadership to the firm's growing client base in Tennessee.
- The Project Executive will develop a client account plan and initiate, lead, and maintain client service activities, as well as serve as a primary contact with the client.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities, and developing a strategy to position for new projects and winning competitive and sole source work.
- Managing client relationships with clients and strategic business development efforts.
- Drive the preparation of large and strategic pursuit marketing proposals and presentations for targeted clients.
- Manage business development budgets and investments for pursuits and community engagement activities.
- Securing new work and successfully negotiating and managing contracts.
- Contribute to the firm's stature by actively participating in leadership roles in the community and/or professional societies.
- Oversee work and project managers to ensure delivery of quality projects from both the firm and Client perspectives.
- Report to the regional operations and market leaders and assist with annual strategic and tactical planning activities.
- Actively engage in the delivery of projects and provide responsive, high-quality services for projects.
- Develop scope, schedule, and fee estimates to support proposal activities.
- Coordinate teaming and partnering as needed for key pursuits.
- Provide management-level project delivery oversight and practice building through recruiting strategic hires and leading activities.
- Responsible for mentoring and staff development, including performance appraisals.
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
