Are you a transformational leader with a passion for empowering teams and driving operational excellence? Do you excel in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic company as the Vice President of Operations. HRG is an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm. At HRG, we place people at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to cultivating an environment that encourages growth, creativity, and mutual respect. We are seeking a Vice President of Operations who will inspire and lead our team to achieve operational excellence and align with our strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Development: Coach and inspire our Operations AVPs, nurturing their growth as leaders and ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence.
• Culture Building: Promote a culture of coaching and collaboration among teams to enhance employee engagement, community involvement, and client satisfaction.
• Strategic Implementation: Design and implement strategies to optimize resource allocation, improve utilization, and maintain consistency in project delivery.
• Communication: Foster clear and effective communication within the Operations team and across service groups to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Planning and Execution: Lead the development and execution of location-specific elements of the annual Operations Plan.
• Budget Management: Oversee operational expenditures, ensuring cost-efficiency and effectiveness without compromising safety and quality.

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred. A business degree or certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated servant leadership and collaborative skills.
• Extensive experience in the civil engineering or construction industry, ideally with 10 years in management or leadership roles. Candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered if they have shown substantial success in the field.
• Proven success in managing large-scale projects, with expertise in project management, team leadership, and operational oversight.
• Experience in strategic planning, financial budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, safety compliance, and risk management in construction settings.
• Relevant professional licensure or certifications (e.g., PE, PMP) are required.
• Ability to travel as needed (20-40% of the time) by car, train, or air.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and a valid Driver’s License.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG :

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year. See more on our website
• Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contributions. Apply now to be part of a company that truly values its people.