Vice President Operations

Imperium Global; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Imperium Global seeks an experienced Vice President of Operations to provide senior leadership across its US construction operations. The role oversees multiple projects and teams, driving profitability, performance, safety and client satisfaction, while shaping operational strategy with executive leadership.

The VP will oversee project executives, managers and superintendents, monitor budgets and cash flow, identify risks, and push standardization of processes to support growth and backlog

Qualifications

• Extensive operational leadership experience in US construction.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles overseeing multiple projects.
• Strong grasp of project financials, forecasting, cost control and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across construction operations and project delivery.
• Oversee multiple projects, teams and operational leaders across the business.
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, cost and profitability performance.
• Monitor project financials including budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Mitigate operational and commercial risks with strategic actions.
• Collaborate with executives to set annual objectives and growth plans.
• Ensure staffing and leadership alignment for delivery success.
• Support standardized operational processes and procedures.
• Review major projects and provide executive-level support as needed.
• Engage in pursuits, preconstruction, negotiations and handoffs.
• Partner with estimating, preconstruction and business development teams.

Skills

Operational leadership

Construction management

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to provide senior leadership across their construction operations in the USA.

They are looking for a proven construction leader who can oversee multiple projects and operational teams while driving profitability, project performance, safety and client satisfaction.

The Vice President of Operations will play a key role in the continued growth of the business, working closely with executive leadership to develop operational strategy, strengthen existing teams and ensure they have the structure and resources required to successfully deliver their growing backlog.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across construction operations and project delivery.


• Oversee multiple projects, project teams and operational leaders across the business.


• Drive operational performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost and profitability.


• Provide oversight of Project Executives, Project Directors, Project Managers, Superintendents and supporting operational teams.


• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost reports, cash flow and profitability.


• Identify operational and commercial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.


• Work closely with executive leadership to establish annual operational objectives and long‑term growth plans.


• Ensure projects have the appropriate staffing, resources and leadership required for successful delivery.


• Support the development and implementation of standardized operational processes and procedures.


• Review major projects and provide executive‑level support where required.


• Participate in project pursuits, preconstruction strategy, contract negotiations and project handoffs.


• Partner with estimating, preconstruction and business development teams to evaluate new opportunities.


• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, subcontractors, design partners and other stakeholders.


• Recruit, mentor and develop operational leaders throughout the organization.


• Establish succession plans and identify future leaders within the business.


• Support geographic expansion and entry into new construction markets.


• Maintain accountability across project teams and ensure they consistently achieve operational and financial targets.


• Promote a strong culture of safety, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive operational leadership experience within the US construction industry.


• Previous experience as a Vice President of Operations, Operations Director, Project Executive, Regional Vice President, Division Manager or similar senior leadership position.


• Proven experience overseeing multiple construction projects and project teams simultaneously.


• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, cost control and P&L management.


• Demonstrated success delivering complex construction projects safely, on schedule and within budget.


• Experience managing and developing Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents and other operational leaders.


• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk management, scheduling and project controls.


• Experience working alongside preconstruction, estimating and business development teams.


• Proven ability to establish and maintain long‑term client relationships.


• Strong commercial, financial and operational decision‑making capabilities.


• Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

Leadership Profile

My client is looking for an operational leader who can combine strong construction knowledge with commercial awareness and people leadership.

They need someone who understands how successful projects are delivered but can also operate at a strategic level across multiple teams and projects.

The successful individual will be expected to develop people, improve operational processes and create accountability throughout the organization while maintaining strong relationships with clients and project teams.

They will play an important role in helping my client scale their operations while protecting the quality, culture and reputation they have established.

Compensation Package

My client offers a highly competitive senior leadership compensation package, which may include:

• Annual performance‑based bonus


• Long‑term incentive opportunities


• Vehicle/car allowance