Vice President, Operations (CA)

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 190 - 320

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join us at the intersection of

INGENUITY & INCLUSION

About the Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is growing and were looking for a dynamic visionary leader as Vice President of Operations (VPOPS) to help shape the next chapter of our success in the Los Angeles CA area. We are a leading engineering firm known for quality responsiveness and a proven track record of success as aPrimecivil engineering firm. As VPOPS you will lead the implementation and execution of Infrastructure Engineering Incs (IEI) sales and growth strategy aligned with the firms overall business objectives and the LA market plan. This executive role requires proven leadership experience and the ability to drive business performance through collaboration across Project Delivery Marketing HR and Accounting. The VPOPS builds and strengthens client relationships engages technical and office leadership in business development and represents IEI at industry events and associations. The position also supports Principals in advancing strategic government relations initiatives.

In this leadership role you will expand IEIs presence in key transportation and infrastructure sectors including government agencies such as LA County Public Works LA Metro Caltrans and the City of Los Angeles. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership in pursuit planning proposal development and marketing execution. The VPOPS ensures that business development tools and systemsincluding CRM databasesremain current efficient and actionable to support firmwide growth and workforce diversity initiatives. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based onIntegrity ExcellenceandIngenuity!

Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities:

Oversees and provides direction to all disciplines to ensure delivery of all project elements (plans specs permits and reports etc.) are technically accurate.
Ensures all projects comply with Quality Control guidelines to improve overall project quality and accuracy.
Ensures project delivery team secures executed contracts Notice to Proceed and Subconsultant Agreements prior to inception of project services.
Ensures project delivery team safeguards firms exposure against risks associated with scope and scope creep fees and schedule by actively monitoring them and promptly communicating deviations to the clients.
Ensures project delivery team monitors clients project delivery goals and proactively identifying issues and obstacles which may compromise or influence achievement of such goals.
Oversees and provides direction where needed on contract negotiations with clients in development of scope fees and schedule.
Manages technical staff within office and coordinates with other office leaders in assigning and securing required technical and other tangible resources for project delivery.
Develops forecasts for staffing needs in comparison with available capacity locally and firm wide.
Regularly coordinates and updates Executive Vice President regarding the performance of the office.
Actively engages in supervision of design and inspection to ensure IEI policies and procedures are adhered and works closely with Executive Vice President and HR in hiring firing rewarding recognizing and disciplining staff.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors Degree in either Engineering Marketing or Business from an accredited fouryear college or university or approved equivalent required
Professional Engineer (PE) License in CA required; PMP required; MA or MBA preferred
Minimum 20 years of experience including prior Executive Leadership roles a must
Ideally advanced level understanding of A/E/C Industry and Government Affairs is preferred
Familiarity with Government Contracts; including experience in government work within LA County Public Works; LA Metro; CalTrans; City of LA Public Works

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience working within ERP CRM and/or system in a Corporate and/or Consulting environment (i.e. Deltek Paycor etc) a must
Must be savvy in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams);
Advanced Presentation and Communication skills required

Other Qualifications:

Active Professional Engineer License for CA required; experience within the AEC Industry including government agencies contract a must; Civil/Structural Engineer Consulting experience is desirable. Must be open to Travel up to 25% including overnight stays throughout the year.

Benefits and Perks

Infrastructure Engineering Inc (IEI) provides a comprehensive suite of Benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career. These benefits include coverage related to medical dental vision short and long-term disability and life; 401K program with employer match profit sharing opportunity; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; paid Holidays professional development and training programs; and tuition reimbursement/conference and training.

Compensation: Salary Range: $190K - $320K

Infrastructure Engineering Inc (IEI) is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position based on the successful applicants education experience knowledge skills abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. IEI reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants sex or other status protected by local state and/or federal law.

Working Conditions:

IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable drivers record.
Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites have good hand-eye coordination and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes toxic chemicals risk of electric shock and vibration. Often works around dust asphalt and concrete.
Sometimes needs to put in extra hours including weekends to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
Usually works in outside weather conditions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions possibly for an extended period of time depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process participate in an interview or otherwise engage in the recruitment process please contact our Human Resources department at or email

Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Experience:

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Join us at the intersection ofINGENUITY & INCLUSIONAbout the RoleInfrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) is growing and were looking for a dynamic visionary leader as Vice President of Operations (VPOPS) to help shape the next chapter of our success in the Los Angeles CA area. We are a leading engine...