Construction Operations Executive

Vice President Of Operations

The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for the overall execution of construction operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This individual will partner directly with ownership to execute the company's strategic vision while assuming responsibility for the daily management of operations across multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company's day-to-day construction operations.
• Provide executive oversight of multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Manage a construction portfolio averaging approximately $6 million in monthly revenue.
• Direct and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations personnel.
• Oversee project execution from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, scheduling, coordination, and performance.
• Oversee both self-performed work and subcontracted scopes across multiple projects.
• Ensure successful execution of complex bonded public construction projects while maintaining compliance with all contract requirements.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, forecasting, change orders, project controls, and overall profitability.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple active projects.
• Identify operational risks and implement proactive solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, municipalities, and public agencies.
• Improve operational processes, reporting, scheduling, and project execution.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, and business development efforts as needed.
• Mentor and develop future construction leaders within the organization.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• 7+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing construction operations.
• Extensive experience managing vertical commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering bonded public construction projects.
• Strong understanding of public procurement, contract administration, scheduling, and construction documentation.
• Significant experience managing subcontractors across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience overseeing both self-performed work and subcontracted construction.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, WIP reporting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
• Proven ability to lead multiple Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).

Preferred experience managing projects including:

• K-12 schools
• Higher education facilities
• Government buildings
• Municipal facilities
• Healthcare facilities
• Commercial office buildings
• Public safety facilities
• Design-Build projects
• CMAR and negotiated work