About the Position

Vice President, Project Operations

Topeka, KS or Remote

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

We’re Excited About You Because

Core Skills: Project Management, Leadership, Accountability, Execution
Secondary Skills: Engineering, Operations, Risk Management, Data-driven

We Offer

Competitive salaries
401k
Health benefits
Company holidays
Competitive time-off plans

About the Company

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.

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.

Vice President, Project Operations

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