Vice President, Operations

Description

• Occasionally, may require extended or irregular hours, including evenings or weekends, to support project demands or respond to unexpected field situations.
• Partner with the Executive Vice President and Human Resources on talent management, including hiring, performance reviews, recognition, development, and corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates to the Executive Vice President on office performance, key priorities, and emerging opportunities.
• Confirm that project teams have all required agreements (contracts, NTPs, subconsultant agreements) in place before initiating services.
• Work is performed in both office and field environments, including time spent reviewing plans, reports, and project documentation.
• Monitor scope, budget, and schedule to protect the firm from risk; communicate deviations promptly and proactively to clients and internal leadership.
• Manage and mentor technical staff; partner with other office and discipline leaders to allocate resources and provide teams with what they need to succeed.
• Uphold IEI’s Quality Control standards across all projects, promoting accuracy, consistency, and engineering excellence.
• Provide oversight of teams in meeting client goals, anticipating challenges, and addressing issues that may affect successful delivery.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance across all technical disciplines to deliver high-quality project elements, including plans, specifications, permits, and reports.
• Forecast local staffing needs and align them with available capacity across the firm, collaborating with leadership to balance workload, resource allocation, and hiring priorities.
• Lead and support contract negotiations, collaborating with clients to develop clear scopes, fees, and schedules.

Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional overnight trips throughout the year.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in CA required; PMP required; MA or MBA preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in either Engineering, Marketing or Business from an accredited four‐year college or university or approved equivalent required
• Minimum 20+ years of experience, including prior Executive Leadership roles a must
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Familiarity with Government Contracts; including experience in government work within LA County Public Works; LA Metro; CalTrans; City of LA Public Works
• Ideally advanced level understanding of A/E/C Industry and Government Affairs is preferred
• Advanced presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, clients, and industry partners.
• Ability to navigate active construction sites, including walking on uneven terrain, climbing, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Extensive experience in the AEC industry, including direct work with government agencies and public-sector contracts.
• Exposure at times to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid environments, and typical construction-site hazards such as dust, fumes, chemicals, noise, vibration, and in-progress work areas.
• A company vehicle is provided for fieldwork; a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Proficiency with ERP and CRM platforms in a corporate or consulting environment (e.g., Deltek, Paycor); ability to leverage systems for operational and business insights.
• Background in civil and/or structural engineering consulting highly desirable.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Standard schedule is typically a 40-hour workweek, with flexibility for day or night shifts depending on project needs.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement, conference attendance, and continued education support
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Professional development and training programs
• Paid holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance