Senior Vice President, Operations (Construction)

Ultimate Staffing; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks a Senior Vice President of Operations in Irvine, CA, to lead a large-scale utility and infrastructure construction business. The role combines strategic growth, operational excellence, and profitability with oversight of $200M+ P&L and complex projects.

The executive will drive safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance, build leadership teams, and partner with customers and industry peers to deliver transformative outcomes. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of leadership experience in construction, utility, infrastructure, or related industries.
• 5+ years in an executive operations leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction operations and capital projects.
• Demonstrated success managing a P&L of $200M+ and delivering profitable growth.
• Strong strategic, financial, operational, and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business operations and execution of strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee large-scale construction and utility infrastructure projects to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Manage P&L performance exceeding $200M, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and risk management programs.
• Develop high-performing leadership teams and succession plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers, employees, and industry partners.
• Leverage technology, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making to improve business performance.

Skills

P&L management

Leadership

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Business or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Senior Vice President, Operations

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $320,000 - $350,000+ Base Salary + Bonus

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $320,000 - $350,000+ Base Salary + Bonus

We are seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations to lead a large-scale utility and infrastructure construction business. This executive will be responsible for overall operational, financial, safety, and customer performance while driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business operations and execution of strategic growth initiatives.
• Oversee large-scale construction and utility infrastructure projects to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Manage P&L performance exceeding $200M, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and risk management programs.
• Develop high-performing leadership teams and succession plans.
• Build strong relationships with customers, employees, and industry partners.
• Leverage technology, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making to improve business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of leadership experience in construction, utility, infrastructure, or related industries.
• 5+ years in an executive operations leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction operations and capital projects.
• Demonstrated success managing a P&L of $200M+ and delivering profitable growth.
• Strong strategic, financial, operational, and people leadership skills.

Success Metrics

• Safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance
• Revenue growth and profitability
• Employee engagement and leadership development
• Customer satisfaction and retention
• Regulatory compliance and risk management effectiveness

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.