Vice President Operations - Primoris Heavy Civil

Primoris Usa•Houston, TX

About The Position

Strategic Leadership In partnership with the SVP, develop and communicate the business unit’s longâterm vision, goals, and growth strategies. Partner with Finance and Corporate Legal on bidding strategy, risk mitigation and contract negotiations. Operational Excellence Oversee dayâtoâday division operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in compliance with all regulations. Collaborate with Division managers on an on-going basis to review project statuses, analyze deviations, and determine where action may be required to meet the expectations of project success. Coach and provide executive guidance, when required, during executive estimate/bid reviews. Visibly champion the Company’s Safety in the Workplace programs, with a focus on eliminating injuries to employee’s and overall incidents. Team Development & Culture Build, mentor and retain a worldâclass leadership team—fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. Coach direct reports on safety, quality, cost control and client engagement. Champion Primoris’ core values in every decision and interaction. Collaborate with Division Manager’s to ensure resources are allocated appropriately. Partner with HR to support a healthy culture, support employee’s, and identify opportunities for meaningful incentivization. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary executive liaison with key clients, strengthening relationships and identifying future opportunities. Represent the organization at industry events, conferences and forums. Reporting & Governance Ensure compliance reporting (safety audits, quality inspections, regulatory filings, monthly reports, financial statements) is submitted on time and accurately. Foster transparency and alignment by collaborating regularly with your leadership team and executive management—reviewing results, discussing challenges, and aligning on priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Business, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree; MBA preferred.
5+ years in operations leadership within the energy or industrial construction sector.
10+ years managing largeâscale heavy civil projects ($75M+), with proven P&L responsibility.
Deep understanding of heavy civil construction, regulatory requirements and best practices.
Strong financial acumen—forecasting, budgeting, cost control and margin optimization.
Contract negotiation and risk assessment in complex project environments.
Technical literacy: interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data; proficient in MS excel, outlook, teams; experience with various ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate the business unit’s longâterm vision, goals, and growth strategies.
Partner with Finance and Corporate Legal on bidding strategy, risk mitigation and contract negotiations.
Oversee dayâtoâday division operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in compliance with all regulations.
Collaborate with Division managers on an on-going basis to review project statuses, analyze deviations, and determine where action may be required to meet the expectations of project success.
Coach and provide executive guidance, when required, during executive estimate/bid reviews.
Visibly champion the Company’s Safety in the Workplace programs, with a focus on eliminating injuries to employee’s and overall incidents.
Build, mentor and retain a worldâclass leadership team—fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
Coach direct reports on safety, quality, cost control and client engagement.
Champion Primoris’ core values in every decision and interaction.
Collaborate with Division Manager’s to ensure resources are allocated appropriately.
Partner with HR to support a healthy culture, support employee’s, and identify opportunities for meaningful incentivization.
Serve as the primary executive liaison with key clients, strengthening relationships and identifying future opportunities.
Represent the organization at industry events, conferences and forums.
Ensure compliance reporting (safety audits, quality inspections, regulatory filings, monthly reports, financial statements) is submitted on time and accurately.
Foster transparency and alignment by collaborating regularly with your leadership team and executive management—reviewing results, discussing challenges, and aligning on priorities.