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Vice President OperationsBrooks Construction • Enfield, CT, US
Vice President Operations

Vice President Operations

Brooks Construction • Enfield, CT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

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.

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