Vice President Operations

Vice President of Operations Company: Brooks Construction Location: Enfield, CT (Projects executed nationwide) Department: Executive Leadership Reports To: CEO Position Overview Brooks Construction, a well-established Heavy Civil contractor headquartered in Enfield, Connecticut, is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Operations with extensive hands-on experience bidding, winning, and successfully delivering complex heavy civil projects across the United States. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of leading high-value renewable energy (solar farms, wind, BESS), highway/bridge, commercial/industrial sitework, and data center/mission-critical projects. This executive role is responsible for all operational performance, P&L accountability, risk management, and strategic growth of our national heavy civil division while maintaining Brooks' reputation for safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Financial Leadership Develop and execute operational strategies that drive profitable growth in renewables, highway, commercial/industrial, and data center markets. Partner with the President/CEO and CFO to set annual revenue, margin, and backlog targets; own operational P&L. Lead national market expansion efforts and identify new opportunities in target sectors. Pre-Construction & Estimating Leadership Oversee and mentor a senior estimating team with direct involvement in complex, competitive bids ($10M–$300M+). Ensure accurate, competitive, and risk-balanced bids for heavy civil work including mass earthwork, structural concrete, underground utilities, paving, bridges, renewable energy facilities, and hyperscale data centers. Implement and refine best-in-class estimating processes, alternate delivery methods (Design-Build, CMAR, Progressive Design-Build), and risk analysis tools. Project Execution & Operations Oversight Provide executive oversight to multiple concurrent heavy civil projects nationwide, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance. Directly support project teams on the most critical and high-profile renewable, highway, and data center projects. Optimize resource allocation (labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials) across a distributed national footprint. Drive consistent use of Primavera P6, HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob, Procore, and other enterprise systems. Safety, Quality & Risk Management Champion an industry-leading safety culture with a goal of zero incidents. Implement rigorous project controls, Lean construction practices, and proactive risk mitigation strategies. Oversee claims management, change order negotiation, and dispute resolution. People & Culture Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team of project executives, estimators, project managers, superintendents, and field leaders. Build succession plans and mentor the next generation of Brooks leadership. Foster collaboration between estimating, operations, safety, and finance teams. Client & Industry Presence Act as senior point of contact for key national clients in the renewable energy, DOT/highway, industrial, and data center sectors. Represent Brooks Construction at industry conferences, owner presentations, and partnership negotiations. Qualifications – Required Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's/MBA a plus). 15+ years of progressive heavy civil construction experience with at least 8–10 years in senior operations or executive leadership roles. Extensive successful bidding and execution experience in two or more of the following markets: – Renewable energy (utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage) – Highway/bridge and DOT work – Large commercial/industrial site development – Hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities Proven ability to win and profitably deliver projects $10M–$300M+ nationwide. Deep expertise with Primavera P6, HCSS suite (HeavyBid/HeavyJob), Procore, and ERP systems. Demonstrated P&L ownership of $200M+ annual revenue operations. Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with a track record of building high-performing teams. Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and client meetings across the U.S. Compensation & Benefits Highly competitive executive base salary + annual performance bonus + long-term incentives/profit sharing. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with generous match, vehicle allowance, executive physical program, and relocation assistance (if needed). Continuing education and leadership development support. About Brooks Construction Brooks Construction is a premier Heavy Civil contractor based in New England with a growing national presence. We specialize in renewable energy infrastructure, highway and bridge construction, large-scale commercial/industrial sitework, and hyperscale data centers. With decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and client partnership, Brooks delivers complex, high-impact projects that power communities and drive progress across the United States. If you are a proven heavy civil operations leader ready to take ownership of a growing national platform, we want to hear from you.