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Vice President of Engineering

Bureau Veritas Group

The Role

Overview

Drive sales, deliver infrastructure projects, and lead growth in California heavy civil sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • project execution
  • contract management
  • risk management
  • client relations
  • market expansion
  • team development

Tasks

-Drive internal collaboration with delivery, project management, and support teams to ensure project success and repeat business. -Cultivate and manage executive-level relationships with state DOTs, public agencies, and federal clients. -Oversee execution of awarded infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with contract terms, budgets, and timelines. -Identify and evaluate new markets, M&A opportunities, and partnership models to expand reach. -Manage risk, resolve escalated issues, and uphold quality across the portfolio. -Build and mentor a team of seller-doers and business developers to support long-term scalability. -Lead sales strategy for construction management services across the infrastructure sector: roads, bridges, ports, tollways, transit systems, and other heavy civil assets. -Act as a visible leader and brand ambassador in the market; attend conferences, panels, and industry events. -Serve as a core member of the executive team, shaping the firm’s infrastructure growth strategy. -Win strategic pursuits and secure large-scale, high-value contracts with cities, states, and port authorities.

Requirements

  • govt sales
  • p&l
  • mba
  • 15+ years
  • negotiation
  • construction

What You Bring

-Are California-based and able to travel periodically to our Irvine office. -Are a true seller-doer: equally comfortable in the boardroom and on a job site. -Deep knowledge of how to sell to and serve government agencies, DOTs, port authorities, and federal entities. -A track record of winning and delivering complex, multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects. -Proven success in sales leadership roles with P&L responsibility, especially in professional services or construction management. -Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction, Business, or related field (MBA preferred). -Thrive in high-visibility, high-stakes environments where outcomes matter. -Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. -Lead with vision but execute with precision. -15+ years of progressive leadership in infrastructure-related industries (transportation, heavy civil, or public sector construction).

The Company

About Bureau Veritas Group

-Expanded into a global player in testing, inspection, and certification services. -Serves diverse sectors, helping businesses manage risk, improve performance, and meet regulatory requirements. -Projects span from construction and infrastructure to energy, marine, and consumer products. -Clients range from large corporations to small enterprises across various industries, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. -Has expanded its portfolio, with a focus on sectors such as energy, marine, and industrial. -Leverages cutting-edge technologies, including digital platforms and analytics, to offer innovative solutions. -Known for integrity and reliability, guiding industries toward sustainable and compliant operations. -Oversees critical infrastructure developments, maritime safety, and energy solutions, with an emphasis on creating lasting value.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Agriculture

Automotive

Buildings

Certification

Consumer Products

Energy

Food

Government Services

Healthcare

Heavy Civil

Infrastructure

Industrial

Industrial Equipment

In-Service Inspection

Laboratory Testing

Marine

Nuclear

Oil & Gas

Power & Grid

Renewable Energy

Residential

Solar

Transport

Utilities

Water Resources

Wind