Vice President Operations

Job Title: Vice President of Operations

Location: Hybrid + Travel to project sites  

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)  

Compensation: Competitive salary + performance-based bonus + equity potential  

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We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to transform an EPC division. This role will drive the turnaround of an under-performing EPC organization facing projects that are over budget and inefficient.  

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The VP of Operations will have full authority to restructure teams, implement new systems, and foster accountability across departments while evaluating and executing a strategy for self-performing key scopes of work to enhance efficiency, financial stability, and scalability.  

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Operational Leadership  

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.  
• Establish a centralized Project Management Office (PMO) with robust governance to ensure projects meet time, budget, and scope goals.  
• Implement construction management controls for scheduling, forecasting, QA/QC, and change order processes.  
• Integrate ERP/PMP tools for real-time visibility into project performance and profitability.  

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Cost Control & Estimating  

• Develop a formal estimating function with a standardized cost library based on field data.  
• Reduce reliance on subcontractor bids by creating repeatable, bench marked cost models.  
• Ensure designs are reviewed for constructability and cost before approval.  

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Self-Perform Strategy  

• Assess build/buy options for key scopes (e.g., civil, electrical, structural).  
• Build and lead an internal construction team for standardized tasks, hiring a Field Construction Manager to oversee crew-based operations.  
• Implement systems for crew scheduling, compliance, safety, and job costing.  

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Organizational Leadership  

• Restructure Project Management and Engineering teams, making necessary personnel decisions.  
• Define clear roles, expectations, and accountability across EPC functions.  
• Align with Field Operations, Product, and Services teams for seamless workflows.  

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Client & Risk Management  

• Rebuild client trust through disciplined execution, clear documentation, and reliable scheduling.  
• Mitigate commercial risks via rigorous planning, scope validation, and internal reviews.  
• Act as the executive point of contact for key utility clients and partners.  

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Required Qualifications  

• 10+ years in EPC or construction management leadership, with a track record of turning around struggling operations.  
• Proven ability to build project delivery systems, estimating functions, and self-perform teams from the ground up.  
• Deep expertise in construction management, field execution, crew scheduling, and subcontractor oversight.  
• Proficiency in project controls (budgeting, scheduling, ERP integration, forecasting).  
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams across field and office settings.  
• Experience with regulated utility clients is a strong plus.  
• Strong leadership presence to drive cultural change and performance improvement.  

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This Role Is Not for You If:  

• You prefer optimizing stable operations over leading a turnaround.  
• You shy away from tough personnel decisions or challenging stakeholders..  
• You require pre-existing teams and systems to start