Vice President of Operations

MC Squared, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical

401(k) with 3% company contribution

Generous Paid Time Off

Company-paid certifications

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Florida is seeking a seasoned leader to drive strategic growth and oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure project delivery, and oversee financial performance. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 15+ years of AEC experience are required. Competitive benefits include 100% company-paid medical and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of AEC industry experience, especially in Florida.
• Experience managing a P&L of 10 million+.
• Ability to manage teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO to set growth goals and priorities.
• Lead departments to allocate staff and forecast needs.
• Manage P&L, budgets, and financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Project Management

Business Development

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

At MC Squared, we don’t just engineer solutions, we engineer trust, growth, and impact. We are seeking a seasoned leader with an engineering background to work with the CEO on expanding our presence in Florida, drive strategic growth, and inspire our teams to new heights. In this role, you will oversee how the entire FL business runs day-to-day and ensure that projects, people, financial performance, and client service all function smoothly. In this role your are the person who turns strategy into execution and makes sure the firm can deliver what it promises—efficiently and profitably.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Company Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to set growth goals and priorities.
• Lead process improvement and technology modernization efforts (e.g., PM software, QA/QC systems).
• Help shape company culture, operational policies, and performance expectations.
• Plan capacity for future growth (offices, service lines, staffing)
• Partner on M&As

People & Resource Management

• Work with department managers, project managers, and technical leads to allocate staff to projects.
• Forecast staffing needs based on pipeline and backlog. Think long term and keep staff turnover down.
• Hire, coach, and develop operations, project management, administrative and technical teams.
• Support performance reviews and professional development plans.

Financial & Business Performance

• Manage P&L for the FL operation-operational budgets, utilization targets, and overhead.
• Track key metrics such as:
• Project profitability
• Backlog and pipeline health
• Drive margin improvement and cost control initiatives.
• Review project performance reports and step in to fix troubled projects.

Operational Leadership & Delivery

• Lead Safety Culture.
• Oversee project delivery across engineering teams (heavy on geotechnical and construction services).
• Create and maintain standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks and improve productivity.

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Support major client accounts and help resolve escalated issues.
• Participate in proposals and negotiations, especially for high-value contracts.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS with a Geotechnical focus preferred).
• 15+ years of AEC industry experience (Florida experience highly valued).
• Experience managing a P&L of 10 million+.
• Deep experience managing teams and complex projects.
• Strong business development skills, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive results.
• Strategic, analytical, entrepreneurial, and innovative—always weighing risks and rewards with sound judgment.
• Clear, confident, and collaborative with excellent written and verbal skills.
• 100% company-paid medical (2 plan options), short- & long-term disability, and life insurance
• Dental & vision coverage, HSAs, accident, hospital indemnity & critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company-paid certifications and registration renewals; professional development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we are committed to fairness, respect, and merit-based growth.