Vice President Operations

Metric Geo; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Job summary

Metric Geo seeks a Senior Project Executive / VP of Operations to oversee a portfolio of large-scale heavy civil projects across the Baltimore region. You will provide senior leadership for project teams and serve as the primary client-facing executive with major accounts and public agencies.

Responsibilities include driving operational and financial performance, pursuing business development opportunities, and mentoring future leaders while maintaining a strong safety culture throughout field

Qualifications

• 15+ years in heavy civil infrastructure construction.
• Experience managing large multi-project programs (public and private).
• Proven P&L ownership and budget control.
• Strong executive presence and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of large-scale heavy civil and infrastructure projects with budget/schedule/quality accountability.
• Provide senior leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Serve as senior client-facing representative for major accounts and public agencies in the Baltimore market.
• Own operational and financial performance across projects, including P&L accountability and risk management.
• Drive business development and maintain relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture across projects and field operations.
• Support proposal strategy and major pursuit efforts for the region.
• Mentor and develop project leadership talent and identify future leaders.

Skills

P&L ownership

Executive presence

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership of multi-project operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Our client, a heavy civil and infrastructure construction firm, is seeking a Senior Project Executive / VP of Operations to provide senior leadership over a portfolio of large-scale projects and field operations throughout the Baltimore region. This role carries full accountability for operational performance, client relationships, and the development of project leadership talent across the division. This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing General contractors in the region and advance your career!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of large-scale heavy civil and infrastructure projects, ensuring performance against budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Provide senior leadership and direction to Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams across the division.
• Serve as the senior client-facing representative for major accounts and public agencies in the Baltimore market.
• Own operational and financial performance across assigned projects, including P&L accountability and risk management.
• Drive business development, maintaining relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture across all projects and field operations.
• Support proposal strategy and major pursuit efforts for the region.
• Mentor and develop project leadership talent, identifying future Project Executives and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil or infrastructure construction, including multi-project or operational leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex public and private infrastructure programs.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience owning P&L for a project portfolio or business unit.
• Strong executive presence, with proven client relationship and business development skills.

What They Offer

Highly competitive compensation, executive benefits package, bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, and a senior leadership role with a clear path to further growth.