Vice President of Operations, Heavy Civil Construction

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead heavy civil construction across a large portfolio of concurrent projects. The role includes directing and developing project managers, superintendents, and senior field leaders while ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations. The executive will hold full P&L responsibility, oversee forecasting and cost control, establish operational performance standards, and optimize workforce and equipment resources. They will also partner on project strategy, build stakeholder relationships, support business development and contract negotiations, and advance safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have at least 15 years of progressive heavy civil construction experience, including substantial operational leadership and a record of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Required strengths include leading senior construction teams, owning P&L, improving profitability, and overseeing scheduling, cost control, safety, and customer relationships. Applicants should understand contracts, estimating, project controls, change management, claims, and risk, and have experience with both self-performed and subcontracted work. Strong executive communication, business acumen, and the ability to recruit and develop high-performing teams are essential; a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field is preferred.