Vice President, Project Operations

VP of 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

Oversee Site & Field Execution

Ensure strong field leadership and accountability for project milestones

Deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality installations

Partner Across the Business

Support sales and pre-contract efforts at DCS to ensure realistic plans, costs, and timelines

Provide clear, data-driven reporting to executive leadership

Build & Develop the Team

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

We’re Excited About You Because

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

Success in This Role Looks Like

Satisfied clients

Consistent on-time, on-budget project delivery

Clear visibility into performance and proactive risk management

Strong accountability and ownership across the organization

Alignment across engineering, project management, and field execution

Measurable improvement in team performance and delivery outcomes

This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience.

About Us:

IMI Industrial has been providing millwright and fabrication services since 1986 and is known in the industry for our quality workmanship, dedication to safety, and strong client relationships. We’re a team of good people who think critically, work hard, and solve problems in an effort to exceed customer expectations.

We’re equally committed to creating an excellent employment experience for our team members. We work hard to hire and develop great people and build relationships, and we pride ourselves on our culture of safety and quality. We also aim to ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business. We offer competitive salaries, 401k, and health benefits as well as company holidays and competitive time-off plans.

Individuals seeking employment at IMI Industrial/Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.