About the role
Senior Vice President, Operations
Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $320,000 - $350,000+ Base Salary + Bonus
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations to lead a large-scale utility and infrastructure construction business. This executive will be responsible for overall operational, financial, safety, and customer performance while driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead business operations and execution of strategic growth initiatives.
- Oversee large-scale construction and utility infrastructure projects to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
- Manage P&L performance exceeding $200M, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
- Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and risk management programs.
- Develop high-performing leadership teams and succession plans.
- Build strong relationships with customers, employees, and industry partners.
- Leverage technology, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making to improve business performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
- 12+ years of leadership experience in construction, utility, infrastructure, or related industries.
- 5+ years in an executive operations leadership role.
- Proven experience managing large-scale construction operations and capital projects.
- Demonstrated success managing a P&L of $200M+ and delivering profitable growth.
- Strong strategic, financial, operational, and people leadership skills.
Success Metrics
- Safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance
- Revenue growth and profitability
- Employee engagement and leadership development
- Customer satisfaction and retention
- Regulatory compliance and risk management effectiveness
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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