Vice President, Operations - Aviation

Suffolk Construction; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 232,000 - 334,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto allowances

Gas cards

Medical benefits

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Vice President of Operations for Aviation to lead a major project and advise the President, GM and COO on work acquisition, contract negotiation, subcontractor oversight, and financial management under company SOPs.

This executive will develop sector expertise, manage client relationships, guide proposals, participate in pursuits, and drive performance through KPI reviews, safety plans, and a rigorous quality program with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Set business direction and strategy for the office.
• Oversee project delivery for the office.
• Develop sector expertise as regional market expert.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify and establish new client relationships; cultivate relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team building

Client relations

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Vice President, Operations - Aviation

Job ID: 2026-11505
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Primary) | Additional Locations: Phoenix, AZ
Type: Regular Full-Time
Category/Department: Executive Operations
Salary Range: $232,000.00 - $334,000.00

Job Summary

The Vice President of Operations will have their own project assignment as the senior‑most construction professional on the project, and will also serve as a resource for the President, General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and operational staff in areas such as work acquisition, contract negotiation, subcontractor management, financial management, scheduling, and budget compliance with company SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Work with Office Leadership to set the business direction and strategy for the office
• Oversee project delivery for the office
• Develop sector expertise, serving as the regional market expert
• Ensure corporate vision and strategies are communicated to Project Executives and the project teams
• Ensure compliance with company's policies and procedures

Work Acquisition and Client Management

• Identify and establish new client relationships; cultivate relationships with existing clients through exceptional project delivery under the direction of the President and COO
• Identify and develop new business opportunities consistent with company objectives
• Direct the strategy and content of group proposals and/or presentations
• Participate in project pursuits
• Recommend general conditions and fees to the Office Leadership
• Ensure client satisfaction at all levels by leveraging formal (Suffolk CONNECT) and informal channels (client interaction, community events, etc.)
• Actively participate in industry events and associations

Financial Management

• Establish financial performance goals for each project and implement strategies to achieve them
• Review and analyze weekly financial reports on projects; provide guidance and direction to teams
• Complete monthly financial forecasts with project teams, ensuring progress against plan is maintained
• Oversee monthly requisitioning
• Monitor project cash flow and achieve established goal

Development of People

• Recruit and hire key operational staff
• Participate on interview team for non‑operational and strategic hires
• Evaluate team performance and provide direction and constructive feedback
• Build future leaders through mentoring
• Support training and curriculum development and planning

Preconstruction

• Oversee preconstruction efforts on assigned projects in support of the President, estimator or preconstruction services leader
• Work in partnership with preconstruction cost estimator to develop accurate project GMPs
• Write or approve detailed scope of work descriptions for subcontractors

Construction Operations

• Ensure all construction activities are consistent with company Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct weekly meetings with Project Executives and the entire team to review job performance in its entirety
• Develop project execution plans, including baseline schedules for projects utilizing scheduling and Lean planning resources
• Review schedule updates and participate in monthly update meetings
• Review monthly KPIs, evaluate trends, and drive improvement
• Ensure performance corrections are implemented to achieve client satisfaction
• Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control plan is developed and followed in partnership with the National Director of Quality Assurance
• Ensure project‑specific safety plans and safety SOPs are in place and followed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 15‑20 years of commercial construction operations experience, ideally within the assigned region
• Demonstrated leadership skills, highly positive outlook, flexible, team‑building experience
• Energetic, enthusiastic self‑starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an eye for detail
• Outstanding team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Candidate must possess company core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Benefits

Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, medical and mental health benefits, dental, vision, virtual care, generous paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, tax‑deferred savings, backup daycare days, short‑term and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk's total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.