Vice President Power

Metric Geo; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo named a Vice President for Program & Construction Management (Power Delivery) to lead the creation of a new PM/CM division across U.S. utilities and major infrastructure programs.

The role focuses on business development, strategic relationships and delivery excellence with oversight of a growing team and multi-site projects. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in power delivery or utility construction, strong leadership, and a track record of securing major contracts.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Power Delivery or related utility infrastructure.
• Experience at Director, Vice President, Regional Manager or equivalent level.
• Background in Program Management, Construction Management, EPC or Design-Build project delivery.
• Proven success in business development and securing major utility contracts.
• P.E., PMP or MBA preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow a new PM/CM service line within the Power Delivery business.
• Identify, pursue and secure new opportunities with electric utilities, EPC contractors and infrastructure clients.
• Develop relationships with senior utility executives and key industry decision-makers.
• Lead proposals, contract negotiations, strategic partnerships and major project pursuits.
• Secure long-term utility contracts, MSAs, design-build and programme management agreements.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of programme managers, construction managers and project delivery professionals.
• Develop the operational structure, processes and resources required to support business growth.
• Oversee multiple utility capital programmes and complex infrastructure projects.
• Provide executive oversight of project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget expectations are met.
• Work closely with engineering and construction teams to deliver integrated Power Delivery solutions.
• Take responsibility for revenue growth, business performance and profitability.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, staffing requirements and project financial performance.
• Develop commercial strategies to secure new business and expand existing client accounts.
• Build a sustainable project pipeline and long-term backlog.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

P&L management

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

P.E., PMP or MBA preferred

Job description

Vice President – Program & Construction Management (Power Delivery)

Industry: Power & Energy | Transmission & Distribution | Utility Infrastructure

Location: Austin / San Antonio, TX | Charlotte / Raleigh, NC | Tampa, FL | Other regional locations

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

Metric Geo is partnering with an established and growing US Power Delivery engineering consultancy to appoint a Vice President of Program & Construction Management.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to build, develop and lead a new Program & Construction Management (PM/CM) division supporting electric utilities and major power infrastructure projects across the United States.

The successful candidate will take ownership of business development, strategic client relationships, operational performance and the growth of a dedicated PM/CM team.

This position is particularly suited to an experienced Power Delivery executive who has a strong network across the utility sector and a proven track record of securing and delivering major infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Establish and grow a new PM/CM service line within the Power Delivery business.
• Identify, pursue and secure new opportunities with electric utilities, EPC contractors and infrastructure clients.
• Develop relationships with senior utility executives and key industry decision-makers.
• Lead proposals, contract negotiations, strategic partnerships and major project pursuits.
• Secure long-term utility contracts, MSAs, design-build and programme management agreements.

Leadership & Operations

• Build and lead a high-performing team of programme managers, construction managers and project delivery professionals.
• Develop the operational structure, processes and resources required to support business growth.
• Oversee multiple utility capital programmes and complex infrastructure projects.
• Provide executive oversight of project delivery, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget expectations are met.
• Work closely with engineering and construction teams to deliver integrated Power Delivery solutions.
• Take responsibility for revenue growth, business performance and profitability.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, staffing requirements and project financial performance.
• Develop commercial strategies to secure new business and expand existing client accounts.
• Build a sustainable project pipeline and long-term backlog.

Candidate Requirements

• 15+ years of experience within the Power Delivery, T&D, utility engineering or construction industry.
• Proven leadership experience at Director, Vice President, Regional Manager or equivalent level.
• Strong background in Program Management, Construction Management, EPC or Design-Build project delivery.
• Demonstrated success in business development and securing major utility contracts.
• Established relationships with electric utilities, EPC contractors and senior industry decision-makers.
• Experience building, managing and developing engineering or project delivery teams.
• Strong commercial understanding, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting and contract negotiations.
• Experience with utility capital programmes, MSAs, RFQs, RFPs and alternative project delivery models.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline.
• P.E., PMP or MBA preferred, but not essential.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Build a business division: Opportunity to establish and grow a new PM/CM offering rather than inherit an existing operation.
• Executive-level influence: Play a key role in shaping the company's Power Delivery growth strategy.
• Established platform: Join a well-established engineering consultancy with an existing presence in the US utility market.
• Significant growth potential: Develop new utility relationships, expand service offerings and build a dedicated team.
• Long-term career progression: Opportunity to make a measurable impact on business growth and operational performance.

All enquiries will be handled confidentially.