VP of Operations

Versique; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Versique seeks a VP of Operations to lead the engineering, construction, and customer support disciplines, driving process excellence and talent development. Reporting to the CEO, this senior role emphasizes strategic planning and day-to-day operational leadership in a growing entrepreneurial business.

The position requires building scalable systems, optimizing profitability, and partnering with executives, clients, and contractors to deliver best-in-class outcomes in a dynamic Minnesota market.

Qualifications

• Proven construction and operations leader adept at delivering large projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Experience scaling teams, business units, and operations in electrical contracting, renewable energy, solar, or related industries.
• Strong ability to develop operational strategies that drive growth and continuous improvement.
• Trusted advisor with expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience solving complex challenges and improving productivity.

Responsibilities

• Build and reinforce efficient operational processes to streamline project management, scheduling/forecasting, procurement, and budgeting.
• Develop and implement regular project reporting and analytics for the management team on company performance, project performance, expectations, and trends.
• Lead staff education and development, helping technical and operations talent become exceptional in their fields.
• Participate in strategic planning and expansion initiatives, including leadership for new initiatives.
• Oversee relationships with supply chain, engineering, and specialty contracting partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and capital efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Operations strategy

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial acumen

Team mentoring

Job description

As an integral member of the senior leadership team for our growing entrepreneurial business, the VP of Operations will be challenged to lead across the full spectrum of our company -- from high-level strategic planning to day-to-day operational activities.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Operations role will lead our engineering, construction, and customer support disciplines, with an emphasis on process and talent development.

As we plan for ongoing growth in our business, we have identified the need for a strong operational leader to develop and support the teams building our projects. Our company aspires to deliver best-in-class construction quality and customer experience, and the ideal candidate will bring high standards to the role backed by the discipline and humility to achieve them.

Worksite Location: Plymouth, MN

Salary Range: Total compensation may exceed $300K (base + bonus)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage for employee
• 401(k) retirement savings program + company match
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage
• Paid Time-Off

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Build and reinforce efficient operational processes to streamline project management, scheduling/ forecasting, procurement, and budgeting.
• Develop and implement regular project reporting and analytics for the management team on company performance, project performance, expectations, and trends.
• Serve as the company’s leader for team education and related staff development, helping our technical and operations talent become exceptional in their fields.
• Participate in strategic planning and expansion initiatives for the company, including direct leadership and responsibility for new initiatives where appropriate.
• Lead relationships with supply chain, engineering, and specialty contracting partners.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve profitability and capital efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Proven construction and operations leader with a track record of delivering large-scale projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Experience scaling teams, business units, and operations, preferably within electrical contracting, renewable energy, solar, or related industries.
• Skilled in developing operational strategies that drive growth, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Trusted advisor and stakeholder with expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational leadership.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with success solving complex challenges, optimizing processes, and improving productivity.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Experienced in implementing scalable systems, processes, and metrics that support sustainable growth.
• Effective collaborator with executives, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Results-driven leader with a history of growing organizations while maintaining excellence in quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

About Versique:

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes, they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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