Vice President of Operations

Braun Intertec - Bloomington, MN

Full-time - Senior

Bloomington, MN

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Braun Intertec is seeking a Vice President of Operations to join our 100% employee-owned firm! The person who fills this role will create an impact within our organization by providing direction and leadership of the Braun Intertec geotechnical drilling activities across our entire footprint. Our ideal candidate will be someone that has a passion for leadership, with 10+ years of experience in a role managing and leading field-based operations. The candidate should be looking for an opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing, employee-owned organization. Braun Intertec Drilling performs subsurface investigations for geotechnical and environmental purposes within the central portion of the United States. A subsurface investigation can involve collecting soil, rock, groundwater samples, and logging the field data. These investigations take place over a wide variety of terrain, conditions, and weather, utilizing various equipment. The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for the direction and supervision of the Braun Intertec drilling activities across our entire footprint. This position is currently open to candidates local to or willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership for geotechnical drilling activities across the organization.
• Partner with Braun Intertec leadership and the Safety Department to maintain a culture founded upon safety and quality.
• Manage, implement, and execute best practices incorporating a safety-first mentality, including management of Drilling Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal DOT regulations for personnel and equipment.
• Meet and exceed client expectations while partnering with project team members to be the Consultant of Choice.
• Assist Engineering & Testing Division personnel with scoping and pricing.
• Establish strategic direction and top-line revenue goals for the Drilling Department in partnership with the Engineering & Testing Division.
• Manage operating expenses, capital expenses, and facilities expenses for the Drilling Department.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, purchasing, inventory management, and fleet management/maintenance.
• Attract, recruit, and develop Drilling team members in partnership with Corporate Services groups.
• Manage and continually improve the onboarding program for new personnel.
• Provide direction and oversight of technical training and development for the Drilling Department.
• Evaluate new drilling technologies and services for potential implementation.
• Manage recognition programs for the Drilling Department and ensure employees receive appropriate oversight and recognition.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience leading and managing teams in field-based operations.
• Experience leading and managing groups of 40+ employees.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with multi-state fleet management.
• Previous tenure in roles that require accountability to one or more P&L(s).
• Experience in a geotechnical or environmental drilling environment is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a fast-growing organization.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and quality assurance processes.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid holidays
• Company provided training and mentoring