Vice President of Operations, Civil Construction

AlphaX • Full-time • Los Angeles, CA, US • $195,000 - $258,800 / year • 1m ago

Overview

We are looking for a Vice President of Operations to lead construction operations across civil, infrastructure, and site development projects. This role is responsible for overseeing project execution, field operations, and operational performance across multiple active jobs and regions. The position works closely with executive leadership to drive production, improve efficiency, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who understands both field execution and high-level operational strategy.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations across civil construction, site development, and infrastructure projects
Lead project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure strong execution and project delivery
Maintain accountability for project performance including schedule, budget, safety, and quality
Monitor and improve production efficiency, labor performance, and resource allocation across projects
Review project financials including cost tracking, forecasting, and overall profitability
Identify and resolve operational challenges related to scheduling, sequencing, and field coordination
Build, mentor, and scale high-performing operations teams across multiple locations
Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams to ensure projects are set up for successful execution
Align operational capacity with backlog growth and support expansion into new regions or markets
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures

Requirements

12+ years of experience in construction operations with a background in civil, infrastructure, or site development projects
Experience leading project managers, superintendents, and field teams across multiple projects
Proven ability to manage project performance, budgets, and operational outcomes at scale
Background progressing from Project Management or Operations leadership into senior-level responsibility
Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, and construction execution
Experience in self-perform environments or managing subcontractor-driven projects
Exposure to public works, DOT, municipal, or large commercial site development projects preferred
Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including: