Executive Vice President-Regional Operations

Delaware Valley Paving Co. Inc•Phoenixville, PA

About The Position

Delaware Valley Paving is seeking a high-impact Executive Vice President of Operations to lead and scale all field and project operations across our asphalt and concrete divisions. This is a hands-on executive leadership role responsible for driving execution, enforcing standards, and ensuring every project is delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest level of quality. The EVP Ops will play a critical role in shaping the future of DVP, with a clear path to profit sharing tied directly to operational performance and company growth.

Requirements

10–15+ years in construction operations leadership
Proven success managing high-volume, multi-project environments
Experience scaling operations in a $50M+ company
Strong operational and financial acumen
Deep understanding of field production and job costing
Ability to build systems and processes
Proactive, high-level problem solver
Strong leadership presence

Responsibilities

Lead all operational deliverables across paving and concrete divisions
Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and margin targets
Establish and enforce KPIs for production, efficiency, and cost control
Drive accountability across teams on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership
Standardize planning, scheduling, and execution processes
Ensure proper job setup including scope alignment, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
Implement structured project reviews (pre, during, and post-project)
Own gross margin performance across all projects
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in labor, equipment, and production
Improve forecasting accuracy and real-time budget tracking
Reduce rework, downtime, and material waste
Align field execution with estimating assumptions
Build and enforce SOPs across all operations
Create repeatable systems for scheduling, production planning, quality control, and job closeout
Drive consistency across crews, regions, and project types
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Coach and develop Project Managers and field teams
Build a high-performance, accountability-driven culture
Partner with HR to recruit and retain top talent
Develop career paths and training programs
Identify and mitigate operational risks before they impact projects
Implement systems to prevent recurring issues
Own problem resolution with urgency and accountability
Partner with Sales, Estimating, and Finance to ensure seamless execution
Drive alignment from project award through completion