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VP Operations - Structural Steel in Washington DC

Date Posted: 11 August 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Vice President of Operations – Structural Steel Construction

Location: Maryland – On-Site
Base Salary: Up to $160,000
Total Compensation Potential: $300,000+ including bonuses, incentives, and additional perks
Housing: Long-term housing provided by the company

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee the company’s structural steel construction operations in Maryland. This is a high-level executive position for an accomplished construction leader with a strong background in structural steel fabrication and erection.

The ideal candidate will have proven executive-level experience managing operations, people, projects, and financial performance within the structural steel industry. This individual will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, project execution, profitability, and continued company growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership and direction across structural steel operations
  • Oversee project management, field operations, fabrication, scheduling, and production
  • Lead and develop project managers, superintendents, and operational teams
  • Monitor project performance, profitability, budgets, and schedules
  • Establish and improve operational processes and procedures
  • Work closely with ownership and senior leadership on strategic initiatives
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, and project partners
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, margins, and overall company performance
  • Assist with estimating, project turnover, manpower planning, and resource allocation
  • Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual requirements

Ideal Candidate

  • Executive-level leadership experience within structural steel construction
  • Strong background in structural steel fabrication and/or erection
  • Proven experience overseeing multiple projects and operational teams
  • Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, estimating, and production
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams
  • Strong client and contractor relationship management skills
  • Entrepreneurial, hands-on leadership mentality
  • Ability to work on-site in Maryland

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary up to $160,000
  • $300,000+ total compensation potential
  • Significant annual bonuses and performance incentives
  • Additional executive-level perks
  • Long-term housing provided by the company
  • Opportunity to take a major leadership role within a growing structural steel organization

 Send resume to mitchell.guerrieri@gogpac.com for more information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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