VP of Operations– Construction

A well-established, $25M growth-minded construction services company is hiring a VP of Operations to lead day-to-day operations and drive profitable growth. This is a senior leadership role with accountability for operational execution, financial performance, and team development.

The VP of Operations will partner closely with ownership and finance to strengthen performance across the organization and expand into new opportunities (public-sector work and alternative delivery experience are a plus).

This could be an ideal next step for a high-performing Senior Project Manager ready to expand into full operational/P&L leadership, or for an operations leader excited to take the reins of a growing organization.

• Lead daily operations to drive efficiency, quality, and profitability
• Own operational performance and partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting
• Oversee estimating, project management, field operations, scheduling, and resource planning
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements
• Drive growth initiatives approved by ownership; support pursuit planning and go/no-go decisions
• Build and maintain key relationships with clients, partners, and vendors; represent the company in the market
• Negotiate/approve key agreements and ensure regulatory/industry compliance
• Hire, coach, and develop leaders; strengthen accountability, communication, and continuous improvement

• 10+ years in civil construction with senior operations leadership experience
• Proven track record leading teams and delivering against business goals
• Strong financial and business acumen (P&L ownership strongly preferred)
• Experience with public works and/or federal work is required
• Familiarity with alternative delivery methods (Design-Build, CM/GC, Progressive DB) is a plus
• Strong judgment, integrity, and ability to operate with discretion
• Familiarity with construction software and systems like HCSS, Procore, Vista/Viewpoint, MS Office, etc.

• 100% employee paid medical/dental/vision insurance