Associate Vice President, Construction Operations

Insight Global; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an Associate Vice President, Operations to lead construction operations across a designated region, aligning with company strategy and driving excellence across projects valued from $50M+. This senior role develops Operations Directors and their teams to ensure consistent execution, scheduling, risk management, safety, productivity, and quality.

You will partner with senior leaders to implement strategic initiatives, improve processes, and foster a culture of accountability

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of construction operations experience
• Proven leadership experience with 5+ years leading teams
• 10+ years in mechanical construction; HVAC/plumbing core
• Experience leading large-scale projects (>= $50M)
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Strong scheduling and operational planning
• Experience with productivity tracking and metrics
• People-first leadership with coaching and development

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction operations across a defined region
• Lead and develop Directors and teams for consistent execution
• Drive scheduling, forecasting, safety, productivity, and quality
• Implement strategic initiatives with leadership
• Leverage productivity metrics to improve outcomes
• Travel up to 10% to project sites

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Project scheduling

Mechanical construction

MEP expertise

Business admin

Strategic planning

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Stratus/production tracking

Job description

The Associate Vice President, Operations serves as a senior leader responsible for overseeing construction operations across a designated geographic region, ensuring alignment with company strategy, operational excellence, and continued growth. This role leads and develops Operations Directors and their teams, driving consistency in project execution, scheduling, forecasting, safety, productivity, and quality across a portfolio ranging from approximately $100M to $250M in annual work. The AVP partners closely with leadership to implement strategic initiatives, improve operational processes, manage risk, support contract and pricing decisions, and enhance overall organizational performance. A key focus is building high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The position oversees the systems, tools, and infrastructure that support construction operations, ensuring standardized processes and efficient execution across all projects. While not directly responsible for P&L, the AVP plays a critical role in improving operational effectiveness, driving profitability through execution excellence, and positioning the business for long-term success. Projected 10% travel or less required.

Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of construction operations experience, with a strong foundation in directly managing construction activities. Early-career project management experience is highly valued, and candidates with MEP leadership or senior management experience within general contracting environments may also be considered.
• Proven leadership experience, including at least 5 years leading, developing, and mentoring high-performing teams.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical construction, with 15-20 years of industry experience strongly preferred. Mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing construction should be core competencies.
• Demonstrated success within the mechanical contracting industry, with a comprehensive understanding of project execution, operational processes, and field operations.
• Experience leading large-scale construction projects, ideally with project values of $50M or greater, although equivalent complexity and scope will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in project scheduling and operational planning, with a track record of driving consistency, efficiency, and execution across multiple projects.
• Experience leveraging productivity tracking and performance metrics to improve operational outcomes, workforce efficiency, and project performance.
• A people-first leadership style, with a demonstrated commitment to coaching, mentoring, talent development, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Plusses/nice to have (but not deal-breakers):

• Experience utilizing Stratus or similar construction productivity tracking platforms to measure performance, drive operational efficiency, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Black Belt certification preferred, with experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational performance and process consistency.
• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software, including development, management, and optimization of complex project schedules for large-scale construction programs.

Compensation: $195,000 to $225,000 base salary + bonus + benefits