Executive VP of Operations - Heavy Civil & Infrastructure

Vipaving; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Housing stipend

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Vipaving seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee all functions across construction and manufacturing divisions in Christiansted, United States. This role demands senior operational leadership ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with company growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction, strong financial acumen, and proven capabilities in managing multi-division teams.

Compensation includes a base salary of $175,000 – $225,000 annually along with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive executive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years senior leadership experience in heavy civil construction, paving, or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead multi-division construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt and concrete production operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategy aligned with company vision and growth plans.
• Oversee operational budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Champion a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership in heavy civil construction

Knowledge of asphalt and concrete production

Financial acumen

Project cost management

Government contract experience

Job description

The Vice President of Operations (VP of Operations) serves as the senior operational executive for Virgin Islands Paving, providing strategic and hands-on leadership across all construction and manufacturing divisions. This includes paving, bridge construction, utility installation, earthwork, asphalt production, and concrete manufacturing.

The VP of Operations oversees company-wide operational performance and directly supervises the General Manager. This role ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, profitably, and in alignment with company growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute operational strategy aligned with company vision and growth plans.

Establish long-term capacity planning for equipment, labor, materials, and production facilities.

Identify expansion opportunities, operational efficiencies, and vertical integration improvements.

Partner with executive leadership on capital investments and major bids.

Oversight of Field & Plant Operations

Provide executive oversight of all construction fieldwork and manufacturing operations.

Ensure seamless coordination between paving crews, bridge teams, utility divisions, asphalt plants, and concrete production.

Monitor project execution metrics including schedule adherence, quality control, and margin performance.

Ensure proper equipment utilization and fleet optimization.

Financial & Performance Accountability

Oversee operational budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.

Review project financial performance and corrective action plans.

Ensure productivity benchmarks and margin targets are achieved.

Approve major operational expenditures.

Risk, Compliance & Safety

Champion a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.

Ensure adherence to OSHA, environmental, and territorial regulations.

Oversee risk mitigation strategies across projects and plant operations.

Leadership & Team Development

Directly supervise the General Manager.

Develop succession planning and leadership training across divisions.

Drive accountability and performance standards throughout the organization.

Qualifications

10+ years senior leadership experience in heavy civil construction, paving, or infrastructure.

Strong knowledge of asphalt and concrete production operations.

Proven ability to lead multi-division construction teams.

Strong financial acumen and project cost management expertise.

Experience working with government contracts and infrastructure projects preferred.

Base Salary Range

$175,000 – $225,000 annually(Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and operational scope)

Opportunity for Performance-Based Bonus tied to

EBITDA and profitability targets

Safety metrics and compliance performance

Operational efficiency benchmarks

On-time and on-budget project delivery

Executive Benefits May Include

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Housing stipend

Paid time off and executive leave package

Professional development and industry conference participation