VP of Operations – Heavy Civil, Multi‑Project Leader

Kimmel & Associates, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive base salary ($300,000+)

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is seeking two newly created Vice President of Operations roles in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, one focusing on public-sector work and one on private-sector work.

These leaders report to the VP of Operations and will build out a robust operating leadership structure as founders transition to a board-only role. Candidates bring 15+ years of heavy civil experience, proven multi-project leadership, and a track record of profitability, safety, and schedule adherence across

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience with significant operational leadership.
• Proven success managing a large, multi-project portfolio simultaneously, not single large projects.
• Experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, and other senior professionals.
• Strong background in heavy civil, infrastructure, transportation, or site development.
• Responsible for profitability, forecasting, scheduling, cost control, safety, and customer relationships.
• Proven success owning full P&L for a major business unit, region, or portfolio.
• Understanding contracts, estimating, project controls, change management, claims, and risk.
• Experience with self-performed and subcontracted work; ability to recruit and retain top teams.
• Strong executive communication, leadership, relationships, and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale heavy civil construction operations across a portfolio of concurrent projects.
• Direct and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and senior field leadership.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations.
• Hold full P&L accountability for assigned operations, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and margin optimization.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs and performance standards.
• Partner with estimating, preconstruction, and senior leadership on project strategy and execution.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, and other resources across projects.
• Build strong relationships with owners, developers, agencies, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Champion safety, quality, employee development, and continuous operational improvement.
• Support major pursuits, business development, contract negotiations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Travel regularly to project sites.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-project portfolio management

P&L accountability

Executive communication

Contract and risk management

Team recruitment & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Business

Job description

Kimmel & Associates, Inc. is seeking two newly created Vice President of Operations roles in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, one focusing on public-sector work and one on private-sector work.

These leaders report to the VP of Operations and will build out a robust operating leadership structure as founders transition to a board-only role. Candidates bring 15+ years of heavy civil experience, proven multi-project leadership, and a track record of profitability, safety, and schedule adherence across