Senior Vice President of Construction

Kelso Industries • Draper, UT

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Construction is responsible for driving performance, growth, and integration across a large portfolio of construction‑focused operating companies within a rapidly expanding MEP roll‑up. This executive owns a $1.4B P&L generated by 35+ operating companies across five divisions, ensuring consistent execution, strong financial results, and a unified operating model. The SVP sets strategy, scales systems and processes, leads integration of newly acquired businesses, and builds a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a very large P&L (hundreds of millions to >$1B)
• Significant M&A integration experience, ideally across multiple acquisitions
• Deep construction industry expertise, preferably within mechanical, electrical, or plumbing sectors
• Demonstrated ability to standardize operations across decentralized or multi‑site businesses

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a rapid‑growth or private‑equity‑backed environment
• Entrepreneurial background or experience working within an acquired company
• Strong change‑management capability and comfort operating in dynamic, evolving environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the construction portfolio’s $1.4B P&L, ensuring predictable financial performance across 35+ operating companies
• Directly oversee 5 Divisional Vice Presidents, with responsibility for expanding leadership capacity as the business grows
• Drive operational excellence, margin improvement, and disciplined project execution across all construction divisions
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve consistent organic growth across all construction operating companies
• Identify new market opportunities, service line expansions, and operational enhancements that drive year‑over‑year revenue and EBITDA growth
• Identify and implement initiatives to increase profitability through improved processes, labor productivity, project controls, and cost management
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies and standardization across all construction businesses
• Partner closely with Finance to improve budgeting, forecasting, and financial visibility
• Enhance CRM utilization, pipeline management, and backlog reporting to increase forecasting accuracy and operational planning
• Establish and enforce enterprise‑wide best practices for project management, estimating, scheduling, safety, procurement, and operational reporting
• Build scalable operating procedures that unify historically decentralized businesses
• Lead construction‑focused operating companies through the post‑acquisition integration process, ensuring smooth transitions, cultural alignment, and rapid adoption of enterprise standards
• Evaluate construction capabilities and risks during diligence for future acquisitions
• Partner with functional leaders (Finance, HR, Accounting, Safety, IT) to design and scale support structures that meet the needs of a rapidly growing, multi‑division business
• Ensure operating companies receive consistent, high‑quality support as the enterprise expands
• Maintain and build upon Kelso’s incredible culture by ensuring that employees feel valued, respected and motivated to give their best every day
• Keep relentless focus on Kelso’s core values—Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety— and ensure that all leaders stay true to them
• Champion a world‑class safety culture across all job sites and operating companies
• Partner with the corporate safety function to ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and proactive risk mitigation practices

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
• Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
• Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed