Vice President – Contracting (Civil & Infrastructure Projects)

FindTalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives and long-term rewards

Job summary

A leading civil construction firm seeks a Vice President – Contracting to guide its dynamic division. This executive role encompasses strategic leadership in business development, project execution, and financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years of leadership experience in construction and a track record of delivering large-scale projects on time. The successful candidate will cultivate a safety-first culture while driving operational excellence and talent development across the organization. Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in project management or construction.
• Proven track record with large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong executive presence and high emotional intelligence.
• Experience with design-build, negotiated, or lump-sum contracts.
• Strong executive presence with high emotional intelligence, communication skills, and people leadership capability.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally and make calm, solutions-focused decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the contracting division.
• Drive business development efforts and cultivate relationships.
• Oversee estimating and financial planning for project acquisition.
• Monitor operational performance, identify risks, and implement improvements to meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Lead divisional managers and teams to execute projects efficiently while adopting innovative construction practices and technologies.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies across contracts and projects.
• Partner with HR and leadership to attract, retain, and develop top talent, including succession planning and leadership training.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and high team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Project Management

Financial Oversight

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business

MBA preferred

Job description

FindTalent is leading the search for a Vice President – Contracting (Civil & Infrastructure Projects) to guide and expand a dynamic civil construction division. This executive role will oversee all aspects of contracting operations, from business development and project execution to financial oversight and talent development. The successful candidate will champion a high-performance, safety-first culture while driving growth, operational excellence, and long-term profitability.

This leader will have enterprise-wide influence and will shape the employee experience while positioning the division for sustainable market expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across the contracting division, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and values
• Drive business development efforts, cultivate client and stakeholder relationships, and grow the project pipeline
• Oversee estimating, financial planning, and project acquisition to achieve revenue and margin targets
• Monitor operational performance, identify risks, and implement improvements to meet schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Lead divisional managers and teams to execute projects efficiently while adopting innovative construction practices and technologies
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies across contracts and projects
• Partner with HR and leadership to attract, retain, and develop top talent, including succession planning and leadership training
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and high team performance

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in field operations, project management, or construction executive roles
• Proven track record delivering large-scale civil, site, or heavy infrastructure projects on time and within budget
• Experience with design-build, negotiated, or lump-sum contracts
• Strong executive presence with high emotional intelligence, communication skills, and people leadership capability
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally and make calm, solutions-focused decisions under pressure

Preferred Experience:

• Leadership experience with major contractors or ENR Top 100 firms
• Hands-on experience in civil site work, paving, heavy highway, and utility/infrastructure projects
• Success in building high-performing teams and fostering employee engagement
• Skilled at managing financial performance, project risk, and operational efficiency
• Proven ability to develop future leaders and implement structured growth initiatives

Additional Information:

• Primarily office-based with regular field presence
• Executive role with high visibility across the organization and industry
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, incentives, and long‑term rewards

Why Apply?

This position offers the chance to lead a thriving contracting division, shape organizational culture, and influence business growth in a strategic, hands‑on role. The successful candidate will leave a lasting impact on team development, operational excellence, and market expansion within a leading civil construction organization.