VP, Heavy Civil Operations & Growth Leader

Metric Geo; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) profit sharing

Deferred compensation after year one

Vehicle allowance

Professional development and industry

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Heavy civil leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Public sector experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Job description

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.