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Hire VPs of Operations

Hire VPs of Operations who own enterprise operations discipline — multi-region P&L, safety-culture ownership, field-side executive leadership, and the operational backbone that makes VP of Construction pursuits actually deliver. Retained-search, board-referenced.

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Photo of a Vetted VP of OperationsExample profile
Gregory A.
Vetted Specialist
Senior & Executive
VP of Operations
CSP · OSHA 500 · Board-Facing
Sector coverage
8 mission-critical sectors
Data center · Healthcare · Life sciences · more
Engagement type
Retained executive search
Confidential outreach, board-referenced
Geography
US + EMEA
Active VP Ops network in both markets
Placement warranty
Replacement guarantee
Every VP-level placement
How It Works

Hire VPs of Operations in 3 steps

A structured process for the hire that anchors the operational backbone — where the wrong VP Ops turns a growing pursuit book into a delivery liability the board can’t explain.

Step 01

Talk to our team

30-minute call. Align on enterprise scope, region / division structure, safety culture, GS bench, PE peer structure, CEO reporting rhythm, and confidentiality needs.

Step 02

Review hand-selected talent

Within 2 weeks we introduce 3–5 VPs Ops with delivered enterprise operations leadership. References from prior CEOs, boards, safety directors, and GS bench included.

Step 03

Hire with confidence

Every placement carries a replacement guarantee. If the hire fails within the warranty window, we run a no-fee replacement search.

Why iRecruit.co for VP of Operations Hires

What makes our VP of Operations shortlist different

VPs of Operations anchor safety culture, field-side executive discipline, and the operational backbone. Multi-region ops history, safety-culture ownership, and General Superintendent leadership separate a VP Ops who protects the enterprise from one who becomes the reason a bad incident becomes a crisis.

01

Enterprise ops history verified

Every VP Ops on the shortlist has delivered enterprise operations leadership — multi-region, multi-division P&L support and operational discipline. Reference-verified from prior CEOs and CFOs.

02

Safety culture ownership

Reference-verified TRIR, DART, and severity trend at the enterprise level. Culture-leadership discipline referenced from prior VPs of Safety, GS bench, and craft leaders. Not just resume claim.

03

Field-executive discipline

Verified GS bench leadership, sub-tier accountability at enterprise level, and field-side executive presence. Referenced from prior GS, PEs, and Sr Supers.

Meet Vetted VPs of Operations

The caliber of VP of Operations you’ll interview

Every candidate is credential-verified, safety-referenced, and matched to your enterprise scope. Anonymized examples below reflect real placement profiles.

Vetted SpecialistMale VP Ops - enterpriseExample profile

Hiroshi Y.

Enterprise VP of Operations
  • VP Ops over $3B annual delivery, 4 regions, 6 GS bench
  • Zero fatalities across 6M workhours in last 3 years
  • Board-briefing owner on operational risk & safety
CSPOSHA 500Board-Facing
Vetted SpecialistFemale VP Ops - multi-regionExample profile

Diane K.

Multi-Region VP of Operations
  • VP Ops over 3 regions of hyperscale + healthcare delivery
  • Grew GS bench from 4 to 8 seats over 4 years
  • Owned CEO / board reporting rhythm on ops KPIs
CSPNFPA 70EBoard-Facing
Vetted SpecialistMale VP Ops - heavy industrialExample profile

Gregory S.

Heavy Industrial VP of Operations
  • VP Ops over $1.6B annual energy + BESS + substation
  • Enterprise NFPA 70E qualified-work program owner
  • Zero-fatality record across 5 years of energized work
CSPNFPA 70EOSHA 500
VP of Operations Specializations

Match the VP Ops specialty to your enterprise

“VP of Operations” means different things across enterprise structures and sector mixes. Below are the specializations we recruit for:

Enterprise VP of Operations
Multi-region, multi-sector enterprise
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Multi-Region VP of Operations
Multi-region P&L support
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Hyperscale VP of Operations
Hyperscale delivery ops
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Healthcare VP of Operations
Health-system delivery ops
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Life Sciences VP of Operations
cGMP delivery ops
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Heavy Industrial VP Ops
Substation, BESS, transmission
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VP of Safety / EHS (peer)
C-suite safety leader
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VP of Construction (peer)
Delivery-side C-suite
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Regional VP of Operations
Single-region ops leader
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General Manager, Construction
Business-unit GM
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Ready for COO promotion
VP Ops on the COO track
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Confidential VP Ops Search
Retained, discreet outreach
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Not sure which VP Ops specialty fits?

We’ll help you scope the role on the call — enterprise scope, region structure, safety culture, and GS bench.

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Vetting Criteria

What we verify on every VP of Operations candidate

VP Ops hires live and die on enterprise ops, safety culture, and GS bench leadership. Below is what every candidate has documented before you meet them:

Enterprise ops history

Reference-verified multi-region, multi-division operational leadership from prior CEOs and CFOs.

Safety-culture ownership

Verified TRIR, DART, severity trend, and fatality history at the enterprise level. Referenced from prior VPs of Safety.

GS bench leadership

Reference-verified from GS they led: retention, promotion rates, and field-side executive culture built.

Board-facing composure

Verified board-briefing discipline on operational risk, safety metrics, and capacity planning.

Sector-anchored ops fluency

Hyperscale energized work, hospital ICRA, cGMP contamination control, semi tool fit-up sequencing at the enterprise level.

Compensation alignment

VP Ops, long-term-incentive, and equity expectations aligned before finalist interviews.

FAQ

Hiring a VP of Operations: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hire a VP of Operations?

Time to shortlist is typically 2 weeks from scoping call. Total time to placement (shortlist through offer acceptance) is typically 3–4 weeks.

What does it cost to hire a VP of Operations?

All VP-level hires route through retained executive search, typically 30–35% of first-year cash comp.

Do you handle confidential incumbent-replacement VP Ops searches?

Yes. Retained-search discretion, discreet outreach, and market intel included. Confidential replacement is our most common VP Ops work.

Do you place VP of Safety / EHS as a peer role?

Yes. VP of Safety / EHS is core coverage and often paired with VP Ops on enterprise ops-culture rebuilds.

How do you screen for COO-track promotion readiness?

We reference-verify with prior CEOs, boards, and CFOs on enterprise ops discipline, safety-culture leadership, and executive presence. Not just VP Ops tenure.

Do you offer a placement guarantee?

Yes. Every VP Ops placement carries a replacement guarantee. Guarantee terms are confirmed in writing at engagement start.

Can you build a full enterprise ops-leadership team from scratch?

Yes. Team builds (VP Ops + Regional VPs + GS bench + VP of Safety) route through executive search plus embedded recruiting.

How is iRecruit.co different from a generalist executive-search firm?

Generalist ES firms lack sector delivery fluency at the enterprise level. iRecruit.co VP Ops recruiters verify multi-region ops, safety-culture ownership, and GS bench leadership — every candidate is matched to your enterprise context.

Ready to hire

Talk to a mission-critical construction recruiter

30-minute scoping conversation. We’ll review the VP Ops role you need, enterprise scope, region structure, safety culture, and GS bench — then recommend the right hire path and start sourcing.

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