Vice President, Construction Managment

About the role

We are seeking a Vice President, Construction Management to lead our Construction Management group. This role provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for high-impact, complex infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for large-scale, complex construction management and program management services across water, wastewater, environmental, and utility infrastructure.
• Serve as a Senior Construction Advisor for public agencies and utility clients on high-risk, high-value capital improvement programs.
• Establish and implement Construction Management Plans (CMPs) that define governance, roles, workflows, reporting structures, and escalation procedures for multi-year programs.
• Guide program execution from preconstruction through construction, testing, commissioning, closeout, and transition to operations.
• Oversee constructability reviews and preconstruction services to identify and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, safety, environmental constraints, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, including integrated inspection and testing plans, third-party testing coordination, and conformance verification.
• Lead development and enforcement of safety, environmental compliance, and site controls across all construction activities.
• Provide executive oversight for complex underground construction, including deep tunneling, large-diameter pipelines, treatment facilities, pump stations, and major civil works.
• Act as final authority on resolution of complex RFIs, claims, change orders, and dispute negotiations to minimize owner risk and cost exposure.
• Lead multiple leadership levels including large, diverse teams of senior-level, mid-level, first-level leaders, and/or individual contributors.
• Set vision and direction for assigned service area(s); develop short- and long-term strategy and goals (12+ months out).
• Drive strategic, company-wide initiatives; develop policies and budgets.
• Make high-level financial decisions, oversee financial performance of assigned service area, and responsible for achieving significant revenue targets.
• Coach, develop, and mentor leaders and staff.
• Manage staff performance, set individual performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and oversee performance improvement plans.
• Responsible for talent planning, succession and compensation administration of leaders and staff in assigned group.
• Serve as Project Principal, overseeing multiple Project Managers, large-scale Master Service Agreements (MSA), and the delivery of complex programs.
• Lead the delivery of strategic, high-impact, multidisciplinary projects and programs, applying technical expertise as needed.
• Advocate for the use of AI and digital tools across the division, region or state based on potential for use within portfolio.
• Use AI and digital tools to elevate the quality and speed of projects, double-checking its outputs, and make sure information presented meets technical and ethical standards.
• Own client portfolios and be accountable for client growth, retention, and overall performance.
• Drive business development strategy, including expansion of existing clients and acquisition of new clients.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships and external networks that generate opportunities.
• Lead major pursuits and position the firm to win high-impact work.
• Represent the organization in industry groups, boards, and community organizations to enhance market presence.
• Use AI and digital tools to elevate the quality and speed of our client insights, ensuring clients feel confident that technology enhances expertise but doesn't replace it.
• Use Salesforce analytics for forecasting pipelines, backlog and account planning 7-18 month outlook.

Requirements

College degree in related field, or equivalent experience. Professional engineer registration is a preferred. Typically 10–15+ years of experience related to profession, with at least 5 years leading others. Experience with large- and small-scale water/wastewater facilities, tunnels, and utilities. Experience with alternative delivery such as CMAR and design-build. Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).