Vice President of Operations, Construction
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Vice President of Operations overseeing commercial construction operations for growing organization. Responsible for project execution and operational performance across multiple regions.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily construction operations including project management teams, field leadership, and operational workflows
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements
- Establish operational standards, processes, and systems that improve project execution and efficiency
- Lead construction teams across multiple concurrent projects and job sites
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics across the company’s construction portfolio
- Identify operational risks, cost issues, or scheduling challenges and implement corrective actions
- Support project managers and superintendents in resolving complex construction challenges
- Manage and mentor project managers, superintendents, and operations staff
- Develop leadership pipelines within the construction management team
- Recruit and build strong operational teams as the company continues to grow
- Collaborate with executive leadership on operational strategy, resource planning, and long-term growth initiatives
- Support business development and preconstruction teams by aligning operational capacity with backlog growth
- Help scale operational infrastructure as the organization expands into new markets or project types
- Review project financial performance including cost projections, profitability, and change order management
- Partner with finance leadership to maintain strong project financial controls
- Ensure operational decisions align with company profitability and revenue targets
- Maintain strong safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry regulations
- Promote a culture of jobsite safety, accountability, and operational discipline
Requirements:
- 10+ years of leadership experience in commercial construction operations
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across large construction portfolios
- Background as a Project Manager, Operations Director, or Construction Executive within a general contractor or construction firm
- Strong knowledge of project management systems, scheduling, and cost control practices
- Experience leading teams of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel
- Ability to align operational execution with company growth and financial objectives
- **Preferred Experience**• Experience working with commercial general contractors
- Experience managing operations for companies generating $30M+ in annual construction revenue
- Background overseeing projects across multiple locations or regions
- Familiarity with construction management software and project financial systems
- **Leadership Profile**Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
- Strong operational discipline and accountability
- Ability to manage complex construction projects and teams
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on construction knowledge
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop teams
- Clear communication with both field teams and executive leadership
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package including:
- Base salary
- Performance incentives or bonuses
- Executive benefits package
- Compensation will vary depending on experience and company size.
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