Vice President, Management

The Vice President will primarily be responsible for overseeing operations, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring successful project delivery across all utility construction services, including business development and execution. This role requires extensive knowledge of underground utility construction operations including the equipment used, skill requirements of personnel, safe digging operations, and OSHA requirements, etc. The Vice President ensures projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

The Vice President will be responsible for overseeing key initiatives, managing high-level relationships, and making critical decisions that impact the overall success of the company. This role demands a strong focus on performance metrics and accountability, ensuring that all teams are working towards common objectives.

• Lead and oversee daily operations of multiple utility construction projects across assigned regions.
• Oversee and mentor operations leaders, including project directors, project managers, supervisors, construction crews, and subcontractors within the division assigned by providing direction and development opportunities.
• Directly responsible for all quality control items of a project to include ensuring all direct reports follow the QC requirements and that they are communicated down the chain to the field crews on the project. Responsible for checking required QC entries on the project, such as depth, placement of conduit/fiber in correct location, clean up, and more.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic growth plans aligned with company objectives.
• Evaluate and manage risk across projects and operations.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, procurement, operations, and finance departments to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor job costing, margins, and financial KPIs.
• Help establish and manage budgets for division and major projects.
• Collaborate with the finance team to prepare forecasts and financial reports.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams across field and office functions.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development initiatives.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key customers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the company in industry meetings.
• Identify market opportunities and assist with business development efforts.
Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to travel 30-50% nationwide.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive change agent with leadership skills to build and maintain a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and team members.
• Strong time-management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the utility industry.
• Ability to manage through conflict, complexity, and problem solve.
• Ability to review and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of utility construction methods, equipment, scheduling, and safety practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent required;
  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience with managing large-scale, multi-site construction operations.
• 7+ years of experience in underground utility construction industry.
• 5+ years in a high-level leadership role.
• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Valid Driver License required.
• Background investigation required.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex projects.

This position operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment and may include some time spent out in the field visiting the jobsites. Travel to job sites and regional offices as needed.

This position will require standard office equipment such as phones, computers, printers, etc. Ability to navigate active construction environments and wear PPE when required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for his or her job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.