What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Regional Operations position at Vector Talent Solutions?
Director / Vice President, Regional Operations
Traffic Control | Sewer Camera Inspection | Hydrovac Services
Location: Northeast United States
Search type: Confidential
Employment type: Full-time
The opportunity
A national construction support services organization is seeking a Director or Vice President of Regional Operations to lead and grow its Northeast business across traffic control, sewer camera inspection, and hydrovac services.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who can build a strong field organization while driving commercial growth. The successful candidate will oversee a multi-service operation of approximately 20 crews, develop managers and field leaders, strengthen safety and service performance, and expand relationships with contractors, utilities, municipalities, and other customers.
We're looking for a leader who can move between strategy and execution: setting regional priorities, holding teams accountable, resolving operational challenges, and helping win and retain business.
Key responsibilities
- Lead regional operations across traffic control, sewer camera inspection, and hydrovac services, with accountability for safety, service quality, staffing, productivity, and growth.
- Oversee approximately 20 field crews across the service lines, scaling capacity as customer demand grows.
- Recruit, coach, and develop operations managers, supervisors, foremen, and other field leaders.
- Establish operating plans, performance measures, and resource priorities for the region; manage budgets and help improve profitability.
- Ensure crews have the training, equipment, vehicles, and support needed to execute work safely and efficiently.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing customers, resolve service concerns, and identify opportunities to expand accounts and win new work.
- Partner with sales and executive leadership on regional growth plans, major opportunities, and new market development.
- Oversee compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, customer standards, and company policies.
- Support urgent assignments, including storm response, when business needs require.
Qualifications
- Significant leadership experience in field services, utility services, infrastructure support, construction support, or a closely related industry.
- Proven success leading a large, multi-crew operation and developing managers who can lead day-to-day execution.
- Experience in traffic control, sewer camera inspection, hydrovac services, or a combination of these areas. The ability to lead effectively across all three service lines is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to grow a business through customer relationships, operational performance, and team development.
- Experience with regional planning, budgets, staffing, equipment utilization, and performance management.
- Strong understanding of field safety and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with field teams, customers, and executive leadership.
- Ability to travel throughout the Northeast as needed.
- A valid, current driver's license.
Traffic control certifications, such as TCT or TCS, and relevant sewer inspection or hydrovac credentials are valued but are not required for every candidate.
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive compensation, based on experience
- 13 days of paid time off plus 7 paid holidays annually
- Medical, dental, and vision plans; the employer pays 75% of medical benefit costs
- Benefits eligibility for full-time employees in less than 60 days, subject to plan terms
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer-paid or reimbursed certifications and continuing training
Additional compensation and benefit details will be shared with qualified candidates during the confidential interview process.
Apply confidentially
Please submit a résumé highlighting the size and scope of operations you have led, the teams you have built, and the customers or business you have helped develop. The employer's identity and additional position details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
If your background aligns with this opportunity—or you know someone who may be a strong fit—please message me directly or email nbieler@vtstalent.com.
This position may be subject to applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements if its assigned duties fall within a DOT-regulated role.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.