Strategic COO: Heavy Civil Ops & Growth Leader

VEIT; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

VEIT in Rogers, MN, seeks a Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic leadership and integrate construction operations in line with the company’s 2032 Vision to be the Midwest’s most trusted infrastructure solutions provider.

The COO will build scalable teams, drive cross‑functional collaboration across service lines and markets, and translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans that improve safety, delivery quality, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in Heavy Civil construction across markets.
• Proven ability to build scalable operational teams and leadership structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and integration of construction operations across all service lines and markets.
• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, project delivery models, and performance expectations.
• Drive collaboration and communication across all departments and business units to support enterprise-wide goals.
• Own and enforce enterprise go/no-go criteria aligned to Veit’s strategic focus, margin thresholds, and resource capacity.
• Champion cross-training and rotational assignments to build versatile teams and deepen organizational expertise.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures for regions and service lines.
• Develop, support, and oversee comprehensive operational training programs to foster consistency and safety.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Construction operations

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Operational excellence

Change management

Safety and risk management

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

VEIT in Rogers, MN, seeks a Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic leadership and integrate construction operations in line with the company’s 2032 Vision to be the Midwest’s most trusted infrastructure solutions provider.

The COO will build scalable teams, drive cross‑functional collaboration across service lines and markets, and translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans that improve safety, delivery quality, and client satisfaction.