Vice President Operations

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client, a heavy civil and infrastructure construction firm, is seeking a Senior Project Executive / VP of Operations to provide senior leadership over a portfolio of large-scale projects and field operations throughout the Baltimore region. This role carries full accountability for operational performance, client relationships, and the development of project leadership talent across the division. This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing General contractors in the region and advance your career!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of large-scale heavy civil and infrastructure projects, ensuring performance against budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Provide senior leadership and direction to Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams across the division.
• Serve as the senior client-facing representative for major accounts and public agencies in the Baltimore market.
• Own operational and financial performance across assigned projects, including P&L accountability and risk management.
• Drive business development, maintaining relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture across all projects and field operations.
• Support proposal strategy and major pursuit efforts for the region.
• Mentor and develop project leadership talent, identifying future Project Executives and senior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil or infrastructure construction, including multi-project or operational leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex public and private infrastructure programs.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience owning P&L for a project portfolio or business unit.
• Strong executive presence, with proven client relationship and business development skills.

What They Offer

Highly competitive compensation, executive benefits package, bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, and a senior leadership role with a clear path to further growth.

If you're ready to bring executive-level leadership to major infrastructure work in the Baltimore region, we'd love to hear from you!