Vice President Operations

Metric Geo; Massachusetts; Vor Ort; USD 170.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

401(k) profit sharing

Deferred compensation after year one

Vehicle allowance

Professional development and industry

Zusammenfassung

Metric Geo is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Executive to lead its Heavy Civil Division across Connecticut and the surrounding region. Reporting to the CEO, you will own the division’s strategic direction, financial performance, backlog, and long-term growth, working with key functions including Work Acquisition, Paving, Equipment, Safety, Finance, and HR.

You will lead through a Director of Operations, supported by Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Significant leadership experience in heavy civil, highway, bridge, or public infrastructure construction.
• Experience leading a major division, region, operation, or project portfolio.
• Proven financial and P&L responsibility.
• Experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational leaders.
• Strong forecasting, cost control, contracts, claims, risk, and project delivery knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Heavy Civil Division’s strategy, operations, and financial performance.
• Own revenue, gross profit, overhead, cash flow, and operating profit.
• Oversee forecasting, cost control, scheduling, risk, claims, and contract administration.
• Build and maintain profitable backlog with Work Acquisition.
• Participate in major pursuits, bids, owner negotiations, and project selection.
• Identify and resolve underperforming projects and business risks early.
• Develop, recruit, and retain Project Managers, Superintendents, and future leaders.
• Establish management systems, accountability, succession planning, and processes.
• Build relationships with public agencies, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and labor partners.
• Collaborate across divisions and corporate functions; contribute to strategy as an executive.

Kenntnisse

Heavy civil leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Public sector experience

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Jobbeschreibung

Type: Full-Time

I'm working on a retained search with a reputable contractor seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Executive to lead its established Heavy Civil Division across Connecticut and the surrounding region.

Reporting directly to the CEO & President, the VP will own the division’s strategic direction, financial performance, operational effectiveness, backlog, and long-term growth. The role will work closely with Work Acquisition, Paving, Equipment, Safety, Finance, and HR.

The VP will lead through an experienced Director of Operations, who serves as the division’s second-in-command, supported by Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership. This is an executive leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Heavy Civil Division’s strategy, operations, and financial performance.


• Own revenue, gross profit, overhead, cash flow, and operating profit.


• Oversee project forecasting, cost control, scheduling, risk, claims, and contract administration.


• Build and maintain a healthy, profitable backlog alongside Work Acquisition.


• Participate in major pursuits, bids, project selection, and owner negotiations.


• Identify and resolve underperforming projects and business risks early.


• Develop, recruit, and retain Project Managers, Superintendents, and future leaders.


• Establish strong management systems, accountability, succession planning, and operational processes.


• Build relationships with public agencies, owners, engineers, subcontractors, labor partners, and industry stakeholders.


• Collaborate across Heavy Civil, Paving, Equipment, Safety, and corporate functions.


• Contribute to company-wide strategy as a member of the executive leadership team.

Ideal Background

• Significant leadership experience within heavy civil, highway, bridge, utility, sitework, or public infrastructure construction.


• Previous responsibility for a major division, region, operation, or project portfolio.


• Proven financial and P&L responsibility.


• Experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, and operational leaders.


• Strong understanding of forecasting, cost control, contracts, claims, risk, and project delivery.


• Experience with public owners and government agencies.


• Demonstrated ability to build profitable backlog and make disciplined project-selection decisions.


• Strong commercial, leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

What's on offer

• Significant annual performance bonus


• 401(k) profit sharing


• Deferred compensation program after year one


• Vehicle allowance


• PTOProfessional development and industry membership support


• Relocation assistance where appropriate

This is an opportunity to lead a significant heavy civil operation, work directly with the President, develop the next generation of leaders, and help shape the future growth of a reputable contractor.