Construction VPO - Opp Mgr - Bridge, Railroad, Marine - Missouri

Position Overview

We seek a Vice President of Operations (VPO) or Operations Manager to lead and oversee bridge, railroad, marine, and civil construction projects based in St. Louis, MO. This role offers a remote/hybrid work arrangement and allows candidates to tailor responsibilities to their strengths and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-state construction project operations for an employee-owned contracting firm, managing personnel and project execution.
• Oversee projects typically ranging from $5M to $50M+, ensuring efficiency, quality, and financial success.
• Customize the role's structure to align with individual leadership strengths and strategic vision.
• Provide strong leadership, administrative oversight, and operations management to drive company growth and performance.
• Foster team-building and collaboration across projects and departments.

Qualifications

• Stable job history demonstrating reliability and success in construction operations leadership.
• Extensive experience in bridge, railroad, marine, and civil construction project management.
• Prominent ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects with strategic oversight and operational excellence.
• Ideal candidate should have senior executive experience in construction management, though high-performing emerging leaders ready to advance their careers will also be considered.

Additional Details

Relocation is available for qualified candidates from anywhere in the USA—local experience or networks are not required. If you’re an experienced operations leader looking to shape high-impact projects in a dynamic, growth-oriented company, we invite you to apply.