Vice President - Mid Atlantic Operations

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service provider in Virginia seeks a seasoned Vice President of Mid Atlantic Operations to lead operational excellence and financial accountability across significant civil construction projects. The role requires over 15 years in civil construction, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and a P.E. License in VA. Responsibilities include managing operations, building client relationships, and ensuring project success across multiple teams. Competitive compensation and annual bonuses available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in civil construction or utilities.
• Proven track record overseeing projects valued at $40M-$100M.
• Strong familiarity with the data center industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of regional operations for high-profile construction projects.
• Lead market forecasting and align regional strategy with corporate objectives.
• Manage a team of 10-15 senior leaders across operations.

Skills

Leadership in civil construction

Client relationship management

Financial planning and analysis

Market forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. License in VA

Tools

Sitetracker

Procore

HeavyBid

Bid2Win

MS Office suite

Job description

Vice President - Mid Atlantic Operations

Location: Sterling, VA (onsite 5 days/week). Travel to client sites within 30-60 minutes.

Compensation: $190k - $210k, annual bonus and equity opportunities, DOE.

Summary: Our client is a leading full-service provider of communications, electrical, and utility infrastructure solutions that specializes in data centers, fiber, and smart city projects across the United States. We seek a seasoned Senior Vice President to lead Mid‑Atlantic operations, delivering operational excellence, strategic leadership, and financial accountability across high‑profile civil construction and utility projects with a strong emphasis on data center infrastructure delivery.

Reporting: Directly to senior corporate leadership, overseeing regional operations, client relationships, and revenue growth, ensuring excellence, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee estimating, bidding, project management, and delivery for all regional operations; ensure seamless execution across $40–100M+ projects.
• Lead market forecasting, set revenue targets, and align regional strategy with corporate objectives.
• Act as a key client‑facing executive, building long‑term partnerships and ensuring data center and utility projects meet performance and quality standards.
• Directly manage 10–15 senior leaders (PMs, General Superintendent, Business Development, Finance VP, Lead Estimator, etc.) with a total organization of 100+ reporting staff.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control measures across all active projects.
• Own financial planning, job cost analysis, and profitability; hold project managers accountable for budgets, schedules, and client deliverables.
• Partner with estimating, operations, finance, and business development to drive efficiency and market performance.
• Provide regular reporting on market goals, KPIs, and performance outcomes to executive leadership.
• Travel to project sites as needed to oversee field operations and address construction snags.
• Serve as a servant leader to the overarching team, providing operational oversight and ensuring deliverables are met.
• Travel within the region for leadership meetings in various locations across the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred).
• P.E. License in VA (strongly preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in civil construction, utilities, or large‑scale infrastructure.
• Prior experience in a field‑related construction role in a similar setting.
• Proven track record overseeing $40M–$100M+ projects and ensuring smooth, profitable execution.
• Strong familiarity with the data center industry (direct experience preferred, specifically with OSP and ISP).
• Prior experience leading 100+ employees, including multiple PMs, superintendents, and functional leads.

Software Skills

• Sitetracker (preferred).
• Acceptable: Procore, HeavyBid, Bid2Win.
• MS Office suite.