IMI Industrial · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Project Operations
Topeka, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expIMI Industrial is a company known for its quality workmanship and dedication to safety in the millwright and fabrication services industry. The VP of Project Operations will lead the execution of engineering, project management, and site operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards while fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
Architecture & DesignIndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringCADIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Design
Responsibilities
Lead engineering, project management, and site operations with clear ownership from design through delivery
Establish KPIs, operating rhythms, and performance management to ensure commitments are met
Drive a culture of accountability—holding leaders and teams responsible for results
Own portfolio performance (schedule, budget, quality, customer outcomes)
Work with partners at DCS to standardize processes, tools, and reporting to improve predictability and consistency
Identify risks early and ensure timely resolution
Ensure designs are executable, aligned to project requirements, and transition seamlessly into delivery
Strengthen collaboration between engineering and operations
Improve design quality, documentation, and scalability
Ensure strong field leadership and accountability for project milestones
Deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality installations
Support sales and pre-contract efforts at DCS to ensure realistic plans, costs, and timelines
Provide clear, data-driven reporting to executive leadership
Develop strong leaders across engineering, PM, and field operations
Set clear expectations and coach for performance and ownership
Build a high-performing, results-driven culture
Qualification
Required
12+ years leading project operations, engineering, or delivery in complex environments
Proven ability to drive execution performance and increase accountability
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering and operations
Strong operational discipline with a results-driven mindset
Data-driven, decisive, and comfortable in high-accountability environments
Effective communicator and leader of high-performing teams
Benefits
401k
Health benefits
Company holidays
Competitive time-off plans
Company
IMI Industrial
Although IMI Industrial was founded on providing millwright services, we have grown to encompass a full-circle approach to the manufacturing industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase