Vice President Operations - Advanced Technology Facilities (USA) Greater Dallas, TX Area

Company Description

Exyte is dedicated to bringing the future of technology to life and delivers design, engineering, and construction expertise for high-tech industries such as semiconductors, batteries, biopharma, and data centers. Through its global expertise and integrated project delivery capabilities, Exyte supports clients in realizing complex, mission-critical facilities with a strong focus on safety, quality, innovation, and execution excellence.

Discover your exciting role

As Vice President Operations, you will lead the operational delivery of large-scale, complex EPC and EPCM construction projects in technically demanding, mission-critical environments such as the semiconductor industry. You will be responsible for operational performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, productivity, and project execution while maintaining P&L accountability for the business within the region.

This is a senior construction and project delivery leadership role requiring extensive experience in the execution of semiconductor fabrication facilities. You will provide operational direction across the project lifecycle, working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Project Controls, Commercial, and field operations to strengthen delivery consistency, predictability, and performance.

You will also ensure that the organization has the leadership, resources, capabilities, and execution frameworks required to deliver current projects and support future growth. Project Directors will report into this role for the duration of their respective project assignments.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Performance

Lead operational performance across all ATF projects and field execution activities

Ensure consistent delivery across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and productivity metrics

Drive standardized operating models, execution frameworks, and performance management systems

Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to improve delivery outcomes

Execution Excellence & Delivery Consistency

Oversee end-to-end execution across project lifecycle with focus on operational efficiency

Ensure seamless coordination between engineering, procurement, and field operations

Drive repeatability, scalability, and predictability in project delivery

Implement best practices and lessons learned across all projects

Preconstruction & Operational Planning

Partner with preconstruction and commercial teams to ensure operational readiness

Provide input into estimating, constructability, and delivery strategies

Ensure execution plans are aligned with operational capabilities and resource planning

Support improved bid competitiveness through operational insights

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost efficiency, and schedule reliability

Implement Lean principles, standardization, and structured problem-solving practices

Identify operational gaps and drive transformation initiatives across the business

Enhance execution capacity to support business growth

People Leadership & Capability Development

Lead and develop high-performing operational and field leadership teams

Drive workforce planning, staffing strategies, and capability building across ATF operations

Establish performance expectations, accountability, and leadership development programs

Foster a strong culture of ownership, collaboration, and execution excellence

Safety, Culture & Organizational Alignment

Champion a strong safety culture aligned with Incident-Free Workplace principles

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Promote alignment with organizational strategy, objectives, and operational priorities

Act as a visible leader reinforcing company values and operational discipline

Show your expertise

Extensive EPC/EPCM and construction leadership experience, with 15+ years in the execution of large-scale and technically complex capital projects.

Proven semiconductor project delivery track record, including direct responsibility for the engineering, construction, project controls, or operational execution of semiconductor fabrication facilities. General semiconductor industry or manufacturing experience without fab construction and project delivery responsibility is not sufficient.

Deep understanding of fab construction, including construction sequencing, constructability, multidisciplinary coordination, project controls, field execution, commissioning interfaces, and the integration of engineering, procurement, and construction activities.

Strong operational and commercial leadership capability, with experience managing project performance, P&L considerations, delivery risk, cost, schedule, productivity, resource requirements, and corrective actions across complex project portfolios.

Experienced people and project leader, with the ability to lead Project Directors and multidisciplinary teams, build organizational capability, deploy resources effectively, and influence stakeholders across a distributed and matrixed organization.

Relevant academic and professional qualifications, including a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Relevant construction, safety, or project management certifications are an advantage. Willingness to travel to project sites as required is essential.

Exyte Benefits

International Project Environment: Work in an international environment on complex large-scale projects for the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and data center industries, helping to shape the technologies of tomorrow.

Structured Onboarding: Kick-start your career with a two-day onboarding event. Afterwards, our Buddy Program provides you with several weeks of dedicated support and hands-on training from experienced team members, ensuring a smooth professional and personal integration into your new role.

Health & Fitness: Stay active! Exyte subsidizes your EGYM Wellpass membership, giving you access to more than 5,000 fitness and wellness facilities across Germany.

Sustainable Mobility: Benefit from attractive mobility programs, including a subsidized Germany Ticket (Deutschlandticket) or the option to lease a bicycle through our JobBike/JobRad program, supporting a sustainable and flexible commute.

Employee Benefits: Enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers through our Corporate Benefits platform, with savings on shopping, travel, leisure, technology, and much more.

Company Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence. We support your long-term financial security by contributing to your company pension plan.

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