Vice President, Project Operations

About the Role

The VP of Project Operations leads the end-to-end execution engine for DCS Core, overseeing engineering, project management, and site operations. This leader is accountable for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to quality standards—while establishing a culture where ownership, accountability, and client-satisfying results.

Reporting to the President, this role partners cross-functionally and across companies to drive execution discipline, improve performance, and build a high-performing, accountable organization.

In This Role, You Will

Own Execution & Accountability

• 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

Drive Project Delivery Excellence

• 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

Lead Engineering & Integration

• 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