Vice President of Operations-Heavy Civil Construction

Kimmel & Associates • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a well-established heavy civil construction contractor with over five decades of experience, headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The company specializes in complex infrastructure and site development, including transportation, earthwork, paving, utilities, structures, commercial development, mining, and residential projects. With strong self-perform capabilities, a substantial equipment fleet, and an experienced leadership team, the organization is entering a new phase of growth and leadership development, and is seeking senior operations executives to help lead it. 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive