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PTS Advance · 1 day ago

Vice President of Operations (Commercial Concrete)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

PTS Advance is a company specializing in commercial concrete construction, and they are seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee large-scale projects in the Houston market. The role involves managing operational strategy, workforce management, safety, project execution, and financial performance.

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Hiring Manager

Evan Alexis

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all operational functions for commercial concrete projects, including planning, scheduling, logistics, and execution

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to company quality standards

Develop and implement operational processes, best practices, and productivity improvement strategies

Provide executive oversight to project managers, superintendents, field teams, and equipment/logistics personnel

Oversee large structural concrete packages including cores, podiums, elevated decks, and high-rise vertical construction

Establish project sequencing, pour schedules, material requirements, and manpower planning for complex concrete operations

Troubleshoot technical issues related to forming systems, pumping operations, concrete mix designs, and high-rise logistics

Monitor job cost performance, productivity tracking, and forecasting for multiple projects simultaneously

Collaborate with estimating on new pursuits and provide constructability input on high-rise projects

Drive profitability through efficient resource allocation and strong operational controls

Build, mentor, and develop strong operational teams including PMs, superintendents, foremen, and field leaders

Forecast labor needs and lead workforce planning, hiring, and retention strategies

Promote a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

Champion a culture of safety across all job sites; ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies

Maintain rigorous quality standards and ensure all work meets engineering, client, and code requirements

Work closely with clients, general contractors, engineers, and trade partners to ensure smooth project delivery

Represent the company with professionalism during meetings, site walks, and executive-level discussions

Qualification

High-rise concrete projectsOperations leadershipStructural concrete systemsProject management systemsFinancial performance managementCommunicatorHighly organizedSolutions-oriented mindsetStrategic thinker

Required

10–20+ years of experience in commercial concrete construction

Proven track record delivering high-rise concrete projects (mid-rise or high-rise towers, podiums, parking structures, large mixed-use developments)

Experience leading teams of project managers, superintendents, and field crews

Strong technical knowledge of structural concrete systems, formwork, equipment, scheduling, and heavy logistics

Demonstrated success in operations leadership roles: Ops Manager, Director of Ops, VP of Ops, or similar

Preferred

Experience working for a large commercial concrete subcontractor or self-perform division

B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (not required if experience is strong)

Proficiency in project management systems (Procore, CMiC, Viewpoint) and scheduling tools (P6, MS Project)

Company

PTS Advance

PTS Advance teams up with thousands of candidates, clients, and partners to advance workforce utilization in the Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Advanced Manufacturing, and Construction & Infrastructure sectors.

Founded in 1995

Irvine, California, USA

501-1000 employees