Chief Operating Officer

Vice President of Construction

Our client is seeking a Vice President of Construction to lead the successful delivery of large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects ranging from $500M to $2B+.

The Vice President of Construction will be responsible for overseeing all phases of progressive design-build and alternative delivery models (P3, DB, DBF, DBFOM), ensuring that projects meet budget, schedule, safety, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

• The Vice President of Construction will serve as the primary point of accountability in the field, managing construction from pre-construction through final acceptance.
• Coordinating closely with owners, partners, and internal teams.

• An advanced degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• MBA or executive education is preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil/transportation construction.
• At least 10 years in senior leadership roles (Project Director, COO, VP).
• A proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects—particularly highways, interchanges, managed lanes, or rail—under alternative delivery and P3 models is essential.
• Strong knowledge of DOT standards (e.g., TDOT, GDOT, VDOT), project controls, Primavera P6, and digital construction tools.

Primary assignment in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S., with potential relocation and/or travel depending on project location.