About Byrne & Jones Construction:
For nearly 50 years, Byrne & Jones Construction has been a trusted leader across the Midwest, specializing in asphalt, concrete, sports facilities, microsurfacing, stabilization, park development, and design. Founded on the principles of integrity, quality, and excellence, our dedication has fueled continuous growth, while our focus on innovation has propelled steady expansion. To support our next chapter of success, we are seeking an experienced, operationally-driven Vice President of Operations who embodies our core values—bringing expertise, integrity, and mutual respect—while working closely with their teams daily to ensure exceptional execution and sustainable growth.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the President, this executive-level position demands a seasoned leader with deep operational expertise and strategic vision. The Vice President of Operations will provide engaged leadership and daily support across multiple divisions, collaborating directly with both local and remote teams to solve challenges, elevate performance, and maintain alignment with company standards. This role requires a visible, accessible leader invested in the day-to-day success and long-term growth of their divisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop our teams to lead operational functions across assigned divisions, including resource planning, scheduling, quality control, and profitability.
- Drive divisional financial performance through hands-on management of job costing, margin analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and comprehensive P&L review and oversight.
- Maintain a results-driven focus, ensuring divisional goals for growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence are met.
- Provide consistent, collaborative leadership to direct reports—resolving issues, prioritizing effectively, and empowering teams for success.
- Develop and sustain high-performing teams by fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and a collaborative culture.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership to align operations with company growth strategies, leveraging all service lines, while communicating operational challenges to enable swift, effective collaboration and timely solutions.
- Support assigned divisions with strategic travel to other cities, strengthening collaboration and addressing operational needs in person as needed.
- Engage actively in executive leadership meetings and company-wide initiatives with a solution-focused, action-oriented approach.
What You Bring:
- Minimum 10 years of operational leadership experience in construction or related industries, with a proven track record managing multiple divisions and/or multiple business lines.
- Extensive expertise in operational areas including resource management, quality assurance, safety, project execution, and financial controls.
- Strong problem-solving skills, implementing practical and cost-effective operational solutions.
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to engage teams and effectively partner with company stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset balancing hands-on operations with long-term growth initiatives.
Why Byrne & Jones Construction:
- Privately owned, well-established company with nearly 50 years of consistent financial success and growth.
- VP of Operations is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the President with meaningful decision-making authority.
- Competitive compensation package featuring a substantial base salary plus a performance-based bonus tied to divisional and company profitability, rewarding your direct impact.
- Culture rooted in core values: *Be an Expert: Pursue excellence and mastery in everything we do. *Do the Right Thing: Act with integrity and fairness in all situations. *Preserve Reputation: Protect and build our long-standing trust and credibility. *Do Whatever it Takes: Commit fully to delivering results, regardless of challenges. *Have Mutual Trust & Respect: Foster collaboration and respect throughout the organization
- A leadership culture that is transparent, collaborative, and empowered to make data-driven decisions.
- A unique opportunity to build a lasting legacy by leading divisions that impact people, profits, and communities.
Shape Strategy. Lead with Purpose. Drive Operational Excellence.
This role goes beyond traditional leadership—it requires active engagement, daily collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and growth. If you’re a seasoned construction executive eager to make a meaningful, rewarding impact and leave a lasting legacy, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and join us in shaping the future of Byrne & Jones Construction.
