About the Company

This is a newly created executive leadership role with a high growth, $250M+ infrastructure contractor with 50+ years of hands-on operating experience across pipeline, midstream, and power generation projects. This role reports directly to the company owner and the GM who have worked together and fostered a great company culture for 30+ years. The culture is non-corporate, honest, efficient, not flashy but professional, welcoming & productive. They focus on true leadership over "management" with clean and clear communication and top-notch results for clients.

About the Role

Own full operational leadership of the Oil & Gas division (pipeline + power generation) including estimating, project management, cost controls, scheduling, field execution, and client delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor 6–8 senior managers across PM, estimating, cost controls, scheduling, safety, and hydrotest
• Oversee ~25 direct reports and influence broader cross-functional teams
• Manage 10–12 concurrent projects across multiple states (weeks to 1+ year duration)
• Evaluate bid opportunities and align with capacity, profitability, and strategic goals
• Partner with sales on pipeline development and project acquisition strategy
• Drive execution across all phases: planning → execution → completion
• Ensure projects stay on track across budget, schedule, safety, and compliance
• Act as primary client-facing leader, maintaining and growing key relationships
• Lead cross-functional meetings and enforce accountability across teams
• Reallocating resources and troubleshooting delays to prevent project stalls
• Establish performance metrics and drive operational excellence across the division

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas or Pipeline construction at Director / VP / Division level (or equivalent senior oversight)
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
• Strong background in:
• Project management oversight
• Estimating & cost controls
• Scheduling & resource planning
• Field operations and execution
• Client-facing experience with strong communication and relationship management skills
• Experience with Procore Construction Management or related degree (preferred)
• Veriforce, NCCER, and ISNetwork experience

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Proficient in project management tools and software

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Procore Construction Management
• Relevant certifications (Veriforce, NCCER, ISNetwork)

Pay range and compensation package

• Base Salary: $200K – $260K
• Bonus: ~10% tied to division/company performance
• Vehicle: Company truck + gas card or vehicle allowance (~$650/month)
• Travel: ~10–12 overnights per month (can be optimized closer to 6–8)
• Full Benefits Package

Equal Opportunity Statement

This is an onsite role with required travel; it is not remote. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. — no visa sponsorship available. Pre-employment background check and drug screening required.