About this opportunity
MC Squared, LLC lists this Vice President of Operations opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At MC Squared, we don’t just engineer solutions, we engineer trust, growth, and impact. We are seeking a seasoned leader with an engineering background to work with the CEO on expanding our presence in Florida, drive strategic growth, and inspire our teams to new heights. In this role, you will oversee how the entire FL business runs day-to-day and ensure that projects, people, financial performance, and client service all function smoothly. In this role your are the person who turns strategy into execution and makes sure the firm can deliver what it promises—efficiently and profitably.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Company Leadership
Partner with the CEO and executive team to set growth goals and priorities.
Lead process improvement and technology modernization efforts (e.g., PM software, QA/QC systems).
Help shape company culture, operational policies, and performance expectations.
Plan capacity for future growth (offices, service lines, staffing)
Partner on M&As
People & Resource Management
Work with department managers, project managers, and technical leads to allocate staff to projects.
Forecast staffing needs based on pipeline and backlog. Think long term and keep staff turnover down.
Hire, coach, and develop operations, project management, administrative and technical teams.
Support performance reviews and professional development plans.
Financial & Business Performance
Manage P&L for the FL operation-operational budgets, utilization targets, and overhead.
Track key metrics such as:
Project profitability
Backlog and pipeline health
Drive margin improvement and cost control initiatives.
Review project performance reports and step in to fix troubled projects.
Operational Leadership & Delivery
Lead Safety Culture.
Oversee project delivery across engineering teams (heavy on geotechnical and construction services).
Create and maintain standards, workflows, and quality control processes.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within scope.
Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks and improve productivity.
Client Service & Relationship Management
Support major client accounts and help resolve escalated issues.
Participate in proposals and negotiations, especially for high-value contracts.
Requirements
BS in Civil Engineering (MS with a Geotechnical focus preferred).
15+ years of AEC industry experience (Florida experience highly valued).
Experience managing a P&L of 10 million+.
Deep experience managing teams and complex projects.
Strong business development skills, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive results.
Strategic, analytical, entrepreneurial, and innovative—always weighing risks and rewards with sound judgment.
Clear, confident, and collaborative with excellent written and verbal skills.
100% company-paid medical (2 plan options), short- & long-term disability, and life insurance
Dental & vision coverage, HSAs, accident, hospital indemnity & critical illness insurance
401(k) with 3% company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off
Company-paid certifications and registration renewals; professional development opportunities
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we are committed to fairness, respect, and merit-based growth.
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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