VP of Operations - Utility Construction

Executive Operations Leader – Electrical Infrastructure / Utility Construction

Required Experience

• 15–20+ years of experience in electrical infrastructure, heavy civil, utility, or telecommunications construction.
• 7–10+ years in an executive leadership role such as Operations Manager, Director of Operations, Vice President of Operations, General Manager, or similar.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple divisions, business units, or regional operations.
• Experience delivering both public and private infrastructure projects ranging from $1 million to $100+ million.
• Strong history working with municipalities, DOTs, utility providers, developers, and general contractors.

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• PMP, Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Thorough understanding of utility regulations, permitting, and contract administration.

Technical Skills

• Procore
• HCSS
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• ERP systems
• Budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
• Strategic planning and organizational leadership

Core Responsibilities

• Lead company operations across estimating, project management, field operations, equipment, and safety.
• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives to increase market share and profitability.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing leadership teams.
• Oversee company financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L.
• Improve operational efficiencies while implementing standardized processes and best practices.
• Maintain strong relationships with utility companies, municipalities, developers, and key clients.
• Lead recruiting, employee retention, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Preferred Industry Background

• Underground electrical distribution
• Fiber optic infrastructure
• Telecommunications construction
• Dry utilities
• Trenching and conduit installation
• Directional drilling
• Utility coordination and permitting
• Design-Build and CM/GC project delivery
• Medium-voltage electrical distribution
• Substations (preferred)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.