Vice President of Operations-Heavy Civil Construction
About The Position
The company is seeking two newly created Vice President of Operations roles, one focused on public-sector work, one on private-sector work, both reporting directly to the company's VP of Operations. These positions were created to support continued growth and to build out a stronger operating leadership structure as company founders transition into a board-only role, creating real day-to-day autonomy and high visibility for the leaders who step into these seats. Both positions require a proven heavy civil executive capable of leading a large portfolio of concurrent projects, developing teams, improving profitability, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should have experience managing many simultaneous projects rather than being assigned to a single large project at a time. Job Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Relocation assistance available.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience, including significant operational leadership
- Proven success managing a large, multi-project portfolio simultaneously, not primarily single large projects
- Experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, and other senior construction professionals
- Strong background in heavy civil, infrastructure, transportation, or site development
- Demonstrated responsibility for project profitability, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, safety, and customer relationships
- Proven success owning full P&L for a major business unit, region, or portfolio of complex projects
- Strong understanding of contracts, estimating, project controls, change management, claims, and risk
- Experience with both self-performed and subcontracted work
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams
- Strong executive communication, leadership, relationship management, and business acumen
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
Nice To Haves
- Public works/DOT, highways, bridges, utilities, large-scale earthwork, or commercial civil site development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee large-scale heavy civil construction operations across a portfolio of concurrent projects
- Direct and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and senior field leadership
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations
- Hold full P&L accountability for assigned operations, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and margin optimization
- Establish and monitor operational KPIs and performance standards
- Partner with estimating, preconstruction, and senior leadership on project strategy and execution
- Optimize manpower, equipment, and other resources across projects
- Build strong relationships with owners, developers, agencies, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
- Champion safety, quality, employee development, and continuous operational improvement
- Support major pursuits, business development, contract negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives
- Travel regularly to project sites
Benefits
- $300,000+ base salary
- Significant annual performance bonus
- Meaningful employee ownership stake, with a track record of strong annual growth in employee equity value
- Long-term incentive opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution/match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Relocation assistance
- Significant opportunity for long-term executive growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
