Vice President of Operations, Heavy Civil Construction

About the Company: A well-established heavy civil construction contractor with over five decades of experience.

Industry: ConstructionTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a Vice President of Operations for Heavy Civil Construction, with a focus on both public and private sector work. 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 full P&L accountability, 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 of managing a large, multi-project portfolio simultaneously. 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 significant 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 a plus. The position offers the opportunity to be part of a well-established organization with a strong market presence and a focus on growth and leadership development. Hiring Manager TitleVP of Operations FunctionsOperations