About the Company:

Our client, a prominent and rapidly growing construction firm, has been a leader in water and wastewater treatment plants for decades. They serve public, private, and industrial customers, and are known throughout the Midwest as an innovative and award-winning firm. The company has continually set industry standards while providing employees with a collegial environment that celebrates team building, professional growth, and leadership opportunities.

About the Position:

We are seeking a dynamic leader to join our client’s team in Indianapolis, IN. The Vice President of Operations will be a key partner on the firm’s Executive Team, and will be charged with achieving the company’s strategic goals, to include market-share growth, business partnership development, and operational momentum. The optimal candidate will have at least 12 years of upper-level management experience in the construction of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. He or she will have in-depth knowledge of market trends, innovative business models, and industry connections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and managing a team of exceptional, mission-driven professionals


• Building relationships with customers, clients, and vendors


• Daily communication with executive leadership and mid-level management


• Ensuring all projects operate according to schedule and to maximum profitability, while maintaining rigorous safety standards and monitoring compliance


• Identifying opportunities for new business

Qualifications:

• 12 years of senior-level management experience in water/wastewater construction


• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or commensurate experience


• Strong work ethic combined with exemplary leadership and communication skills


• Ability to forecast industry trends, in the interest of maintaining our client’s status as a cutting-edge heavy civil water/wastewater construction company


• Ability to work on an executive team, then pivot to working independently and taking initiative

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual bonus


• Vehicle allowance


• Relocation expenses, as needed


• 401(k) match


• Major medical/dental/vision insurance


• Disability and life insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Wellness programs