Vice President of Operations (Downey)

Vice President of Operations

About the Company

Large provider of integrated construction solutions

Industry

Construction

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1999

Employees

1001-5000

Specialties

• construction management
• electrical & water utility
• solar plant construction
• underground & overhead utility
• mass transit construction
• commercial building construction
• oil & gas pipeline
• engineering & design services
• civil & site work
• hydrovac & day lighting services
• emergency response
• energized services
• substation
• building modernization & efficiency upgrades
• traffic control
• water infrastructure upgrades
• electric systems reliability upgrades
• transmission
• distribution
• pipeline construction
• diversity
• and minority owned business enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP of Operations to serve as the strategic and operational right hand to the President. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating the President's vision into executable operating plans, leading multi-site field and office teams, and ensuring the delivery of business plans across safety, quality, and financial outcomes. Key responsibilities include owning operations across functional groups, building and deepening relationships with customers, subcontractors, and vendors, and recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing workforce. The role also involves co-creating strategic and annual operating plans, monitoring performance, and leading standard KPIs and reviews to improve throughput, cost, and quality.

Applicants for the VP of Operations role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a preference for a degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 15 years' progressive experience with utility contractors or CA utility companies, focused on civil, electric, and gas infrastructure, is required, along with at least 5 years in a Vice President or Divisional Manager role with full P&L responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing, recruiting, and growing union field crews, as well as hands-on experience in bidding, estimating, and managing various types of projects. Proficiency in building budgets, tracking financials, and establishing KPIs is essential, as is the ability to review contracts and specifications to identify and mitigate risk. The role demands executive-level communication skills and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Hiring Manager Title

President

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions