Walbridge

ZRG has been engaged to recruit a Senior Executive, Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing for Walbridge.

For more details about this opportunity, please view the position profile by clicking on the cover image below.

About Walbridge:

Founded in 1916 in Detroit, Michigan, Walbridge has grown from a regional builder into one of North America's largest privately held construction companies. Established by George Walbridge and Albert Aldinger, the company was built on the principles of honesty, integrity, and quality craftsmanship. Over more than a century, Walbridge has developed a reputation for delivering large, complex projects on time and within budget, helping shape industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to advanced technology infrastructure. The company’s long-term success is rooted in strong client relationships, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and innovation.

Today, Walbridge provides a full range of services including construction management, design-build, engineering, program management, self-perform trades, real estate services, and facility management. Walbridge is particularly well known for its work in automotive and advanced manufacturing, where it has consistently been ranked among the leading contractors in North America. Its portfolio also includes large scale cloud and compute data centers, aerospace & defense projects, healthcare buildings, higher education campuses, energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing plants, water facilities, warehouses, and mission-critical environments. With offices across the United States and internationally, Walbridge serves Fortune 500 companies, public institutions, and private organizations seeking expertise in technically challenging projects.

Walbridge's mission and values center on safety, customer service, environmental responsibility, and ethical business practices. The company identifies safety as its number one core value and emphasizes protecting employees, trade partners, clients, and communities on every project.

Walbridge promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability, sustainability, and continuous improvement, striving to create long-term value for clients while supporting responsible growth and community engagement. Through its commitment to innovation, integrity, and operational excellence, Walbridge seeks to be a trusted partner in building the facilities and infrastructure that drive economic and technological advancement.

Position:

Walbridge is seeking a visionary and growth-oriented Senior Executive to establish, lead, and expand a dedicated business unit serving the Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing markets.

This executive will be charged with building a national growth platform within one of North America's leading privately held construction and engineering organizations. This executive will be responsible for developing market strategies, building client relationships, recruiting industry-leading talent, and establishing Walbridge as a premier builder within highly technical manufacturing sectors.

This role is significantly more than an operational leadership position. The selected executive will function as a business builder, responsible for creating a scalable organization, expanding market presence, securing strategic opportunities, and delivering long-term profitable growth.

This Senior Executive will have full leadership responsibility for the growth, operational performance, and market positioning of Walbridge's Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing business.

The successful candidate will provide executive leadership across:

• Semiconductor fabrication facilities
• Research and development laboratories
• Advanced technology manufacturing facilities
• Cleanroom-intensive environments
• Emerging advanced industrial markets

This Senior Executive will serve as the face of the business in the marketplace, developing relationships with C-suite executives, facility owners, developers, engineering partners, and key industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for Walbridge's Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing business.
• Establish market priorities, growth initiatives, and investment strategies.
• Identify emerging opportunities within semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Provide executive guidance regarding industry trends, competitive positioning, and market expansion opportunities.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with major semiconductor and advanced manufacturing organizations.
• Develop and oversee a robust national pursuit pipeline.
• Lead strategic capture efforts for major capital programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive sustainable market growth.
• Represent Walbridge at industry conferences, associations, and client events.

Organizational Development

• Build and lead a dedicated Advanced Manufacturing organization.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top industry talent.
• Establish organizational structure, succession plans, and leadership development strategies.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight for complex projects and major client programs.
• Ensure excellence in safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.
• Implement industry best practices across cleanroom, research, and manufacturing environments.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Financial Accountability

• Maintain full business unit P&L responsibility.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range business plans.
• Achieve revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance objectives.
• Evaluate strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

Leadership & Business Experience

• Minimum 15-20 years of progressive leadership experience within construction, engineering, EPC, design-build, or integrated project delivery organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading a significant business unit, division, market sector, or operating company.
• Proven responsibility for revenue exceeding $500 million annually.
• Strong record of profitable business growth and market expansion.
• Experience developing high-performing leadership teams and scalable organizations.
• Significant experience with design-build, EPC, CMAR, or integrated delivery models.

Industry Experience

Candidates should possess substantial experience in the following sectors:

Semiconductor

• Semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs)
• Advanced technology and high-tech production facilities
• Cleanroom construction
• Process utility infrastructure
• Tool installation coordination
• Ultra-pure water systems
• Mission-critical manufacturing environments
• Industrial process facilities
• Emerging manufacturing technologies

Leadership Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic Vision
• Enterprise Leadership
• Executive Presence
• Market Influence
• Business Development Excellence
• Financial Acumen
• Talent Development
• Organizational Transformation
• Client Relationship Management
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation & Growth Leadership

Success Profile:

The successful Senior Executive will be expected to:

• Establish Walbridge as a recognized market leader in semiconductor construction.
• Build a sustainable national Advanced Manufacturing organization.
• Recruit top industry talent and build the right team to execute work in the semiconductor sector.
• Develop strategic owner relationships throughout target markets.
• Create a significant and diversified project pipeline.
• Deliver substantial revenue growth and profitability.
• Build a long-term platform capable of serving the most technically complex manufacturing clients in North America.

This position is intended for an executive who has successfully grown a business, developed markets, built teams, won transformative clients, and is ready to shape the future of Walbridge's Semiconductor platform.

Please submit resume and cover letter through this portal or reach out to Rick Nawoczynski via the contact information below:

Rick Nawoczynski
Senior Associate
rnawoczynski@zrgpartners.com