Vice President of Operations, Heavy Civil Construction

The Company is in search of a Vice President of Operations for Heavy Civil Construction. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing large-scale heavy civil construction operations across a portfolio of concurrent projects. This includes directing and developing project managers, superintendents, and senior field leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations. The role also involves holding full P&L accountability for the assigned operations, establishing and monitoring operational KPIs, and partnering with various teams on project strategy and execution. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in heavy civil, infrastructure, transportation, or site development, and a proven track record in managing a large, multi-project portfolio. Applicants for the Vice President of Operations position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' progressive heavy civil construction experience, with a focus on operational leadership. The role requires a candidate with a strong understanding of contracts, estimating, project controls, change management, claims, and risk, as well as experience with both self-performed and subcontracted work. The candidate must be adept at recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams, and possess strong executive communication, leadership, relationship management, and business acumen. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, and experience in public works, DOT, highways, bridges, utilities, large-scale earthwork, or commercial civil site development is also a plus. The position demands a leader who can champion safety, quality, employee development, and continuous operational improvement, and who is capable of supporting major pursuits, business development, contract negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives.