Vice President of Operations - Heavy Civil Construction

We're working on behalf of a well-established, self-perform heavy civil contractor in Central Florida that is expanding its leadership team.This is a newly created VP of Operations role focused on leading and scaling regional construction operations across multiple active projects. The company has a strong backlog and needs a hands-on operations leader who can bring structure, accountability, and consistency across the business.What You'll Own Oversee multiple concurrent heavy civil projects across a defined region Lead and manage Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams Drive schedule, cost control, and production performance across all jobs Own regional P&L, forecasting, and cost-to-complete Allocate labor, equipment, and subcontractor resources across projects Ensure compliance with local municipalities, counties, and DOT requirements Identify operational gaps and implement processes, systems, and reporting improvements Act as the escalation point for field and project-level challengesRequirements15+ years of experience in heavy civil construction (underground utilities, site development, roadway)Proven experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously across a regionPrior experience as:VP Operations Director of Operations Regional Operations Manager OR Senior PM overseeing multiple teams/projects Experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teamsBackground in a self-perform contractor environment (crew + equipment driven)Strong understanding of:Production tracking Equipment utilization Field-driven execution Experience working across multiple municipalities or jurisdictionsFamiliarity with Florida or Southeast construction markets strongly preferredWhat This Role Is Not Not a single-project leadership role Not an engineering or consulting position Not an EPC / pipeline / energy-focused role BenefitsOur client takes care of the people who help build their business. Compensation and benefits are competitive for a company of this size and scope:Competitive base salary commensurate with experiencePerformance-based bonus potentialComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchingPaid time off and paid holidaysShort and long-term disability coverageA stable, growing organization with a genuine promote-from-within culture