VP Of Operations

Inergroup; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Inergroup is seeking a VP of Operations to lead the execution of complex, mission-critical construction programs across the Dallas–Fort Worth region, including airports, healthcare campuses, education facilities, and industrial projects.

You will drive safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and quality, while building high‑performing teams, managing P&L, and partnering with executive leadership to grow the business.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in commercial construction.
• Experience overseeing large, complex infrastructure projects (airports, hospitals, campuses).
• Strong financial acumen including P&L management and margin performance.
• Exceptional leadership, executive communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across preconstruction, project management, and field operations.
• Establish operational strategy aligned with goals and client expectations.
• Lead safety, quality, scheduling, and cost controls across projects.
• Partner with Corporate Finance/Accounting to achieve financial goals and budgets.
• Prepare and present weekly updates to CEO and senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardized best practices.
• Mentor and develop operational leaders and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

P&L management

Client relationship management

Communication

Risk management

Operational leadership

Mentoring teams

Safety culture

Education

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

Tools

BIM

VDC

Lean planning

Scheduling systems

ERP platforms

Job description

Inergroup is leading a confidential search for a VP of Operations experienced in delivering complex, mission‑critical construction projects throughout DFW area—airports, transportation, rail, healthcare buildings, educational facilities, and major commercial/industrial work. This role requires a seasoned operational leader capable of driving consistency, safety, and execution across a diverse project portfolio.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Operations is the senior executive responsible for driving performance, efficiency, and execution across operations. This leader oversees the full lifecycle of construction delivery, from preconstruction through closeout, while ensuring operational excellence, financial discipline, and consistent execution across a diverse portfolio of construction projects, including international airports, complex infrastructure, education campuses, hospitals, and joint ventures.

This role requires a seasoned operator with deep experience managing multifaceted, large-scale construction programs, leading high‑performing teams, strengthening client relationships, and supporting business growth. The VP of Operations will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, supporting a culture of accountability and urgency that drives long‑term growth, quality, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all business operations, including preconstruction, estimating, project management, field operations, safety, quality, scheduling, project controls, and resource allocation.
• Establish operational strategy aligned with organizational goals, market conditions, and client expectations.
• Lead crisis response and high-risk situations with clarity, decisiveness, and professionalism.
• Partner with Corporate Finance and Accounting to achieve company financial goals.
• Accountable for P&L performance, including margins, cost control, financial accuracy, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-of-sales management.
• Implement operational policies, performance standards, and best practices with internal teams to ensure consistency and drive continuous improvement across all projects.
• Review and approve major budget adjustments, operational changes, and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare and present concise weekly operational updates to the CEO and senior leadership.
• Report on project status, financial performance, backlog and pipeline activity, safety and quality metrics, key risks, staffing needs, decisions required, and corrective‑action plans.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with executive leadership, project teams, clients, and external stakeholders in writing, meetings, and presentations.
• Strengthen long‑term relationships with senior executive partners, owners, developers, design and joint‑venture partners, and other key stakeholders through consistent delivery, communication, documentation, and responsiveness.
• Support and actively participate in business‑development efforts by providing operational expertise during strategic pursuits, interviews, and proposal development.
• Partner with executive leadership to help identify and pursue opportunities that strengthen the company’s pipeline and support profitable growth.
• Represent the organization within the construction industry and regional market.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high‑performing operational leaders, project managers, project support staff, and field teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and a high sense of urgency.
• Support succession planning and lead performance‑management processes, including goal setting, coaching, and annual reviews.
• Work alongside and support the Director of Safety and safety department.
• Champion a strong safety culture, with emphasis on high‑risk activity and local team ownership of results.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance/quality‑control programs and drive improvement in safety and quality metrics.
• Integrate operations, engineering, technology, and customer service to create streamlined, cost‑effective business processes.
• Apply knowledge of modern construction technologies, including VDC, BIM, Lean planning, scheduling systems, and enterprise resource platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial construction, including oversight of large, complex infrastructure, airport, or other mission‑critical projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large‑scale projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success leading operations for a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, forecasting, and margin performance.
• Exceptional leadership, executive communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience working in regulated, high‑risk environments such as aviation, healthcare, or industrial facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications: CCM, PMP, PE, DBIA, LEED AP, OSHA 30, and/or First Aid/AED.
• Active membership in professional organizations: CMAA, PMI, DBIA, AIA, and/or ASCE.
• Background in design‑build, negotiated work, or integrated project delivery.