Vice President Operations - Primoris Heavy Civil

Primoris Services Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Community Service Paid Time Off

Pet Coverage

Legal Assistance Coverage

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee division operations and drive strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of operations leadership experience within the energy or industrial construction sector, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record in managing large-scale projects. This role emphasizes project compliance, operational excellence, and team development, alongside a strong commitment to safety and culture in the workplace. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operations leadership within the energy or industrial construction sector.
• 10+ years managing large-scale heavy civil projects ($75M+).
• Deep understanding of heavy civil construction and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate business unit's vision and growth strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day division operations and project compliance.
• Build and mentor a world-class leadership team.

Skills

Operations leadership

Project management

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Technical literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Business

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Vice President Operations - Primoris Heavy Civil

• In partnership with the SVP, develop and communicate the business unit’s long‑term vision, goals, and growth strategies.
• Partner with Finance and Corporate Legal on bidding strategy, risk mitigation and contract negotiations.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee day‑to‑day division operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and in compliance with all regulations.
• Collaborate with Division managers on an on‑going basis to review project statuses, analyze deviations, and determine where action may be required to meet the expectations of project success.
• Coach and provide executive guidance, when required, during executive estimate/bid reviews.
• Visibly champion the Company’s Safety in the Workplace programs, with a focus on eliminating injuries to employee’s and overall incidents.

Team Development & Culture

• Build, mentor and retain a world‑class leadership team—fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coach direct reports on safety, quality, cost control and client engagement.
• Champion Primoris’ core values in every decision and interaction.
• Collaborate with Division Manager’s to ensure resources are allocated appropriately.
• Partner with HR to support a healthy culture, support employee’s, and identify opportunities for meaningful incentivization.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary executive liaison with key clients, strengthening relationships and identifying future opportunities.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences and forums.

Reporting & Governance

• Ensure compliance reporting (safety audits, quality inspections, regulatory filings, monthly reports, financial statements) is submitted on time and accurately.
• Foster transparency and alignment by collaborating regularly with your leadership team and executive management—reviewing results, discussing challenges, and aligning on priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Business, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree; MBA preferred.

Professional Experience:

• 5+ years in operations leadership within the energy or industrial construction sector.
• 10+ years managing large‑scale heavy civil projects ($75M+), with proven P&L responsibility.
• Deep understanding of heavy civil construction, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Strong financial acumen—forecasting, budgeting, cost control and margin optimization.
• Contract negotiation and risk assessment in complex project environments.
• Technical literacy: interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data; proficient in MS excel, outlook, teams; experience with various ERP systems.

BENEFITS:

• Best-in‑class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day‑one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visitwww.prim.com .

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct‑hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self‑performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start‑up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early‑stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation safely, on‑time, and within budget.

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