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 client expectations. The executive will hold full P&L responsibility, oversee forecasting and cost control, establish operational KPIs, and optimize staffing and equipment across projects. They will also partner on project strategy, estimating, business development, contract negotiations, and growth initiatives, while building stakeholder relationships and advancing 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. Experience leading senior construction teams and owning P&L for a major business unit, region, or complex project portfolio is required. Applicants should bring strong knowledge of infrastructure or site development, project controls, contracts, estimating, scheduling, change management, claims, risk, and both self-performed and subcontracted work. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams, along with strong executive communication, leadership, and business acumen, is essential. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field is preferred.