Vice President, Construction

21 Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid weekly payroll

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline Inc. seeks a Vice President of Construction to lead the company’s construction operations across multi-state projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence and financial performance.

This executive partners with senior leadership to drive growth, manage P&L, and develop strategic plans while mentoring project managers and field leaders. The role requires travel to offices and sites and a track record of large-scale pipeline/energy infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in pipeline or utility construction, including senior leadership.
• Proven success managing large-scale multi-state construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction methods, integrity management, distribution, facilities, and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated P&L management and financial leadership.
• Ability to travel to offices and project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for planning, execution, and delivery of pipeline and related energy infrastructure projects.
• Ensure operations meet company standards for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and cost control.
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute operational and business strategies aligned with company goals.
• Partner with estimating and business development teams on pursuits, bids, and client presentations.
• Identify new business opportunities and geographic expansion initiatives.
• Drive profitability through budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and P&L oversight.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and resource allocation.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, environmental regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, superintendents, and operational leaders.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Oversee contract execution and proactively manage commercial and operational risks.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to promote repeat business.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel to project sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

MBA (Preferred)

Job description

Job Overview: Position Summary

The Vice President of Construction is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and financial performance of Primoris Pipeline Inc.’s construction operations. This executive provides strategic direction for transmission, distribution, integrity management, facility, and related energy infrastructure projects while ensuring exceptional safety performance, operational excellence, client satisfaction, and sustainable business growth. The role partners closely with executive leadership to drive profitability, strengthen customer relationships, and support long-term market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for planning, execution, and delivery of pipeline and related energy infrastructure projects.
• Ensure operations meet company standards for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and cost control.
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute operational and business strategies aligned with company goals.
• Partner with estimating and business development teams on pursuits, bids, and client presentations.
• Identify new business opportunities and geographic expansion initiatives.
• Drive profitability through budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and P&L oversight.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and resource allocation.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, environmental regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, superintendents, and operational leaders.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Oversee contract execution and proactively manage commercial and operational risks.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to promote repeat business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in pipeline or utility construction, including senior leadership.
• Proven success managing large-scale multi-state construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction methods, integrity management, distribution, facilities, and applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated P&L management and financial leadership.
• Ability to travel to offices and project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience in EPC or energy infrastructure environments.
• Experience leading large self-perform craft organizations.
• Familiarity with Primoris systems and processes or similar contractor frameworks.

Company Overview

Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada.

We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities.

When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless.

From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.