Executive Vice President, Construction

As the Executive Vice President, Construction you are responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the ECS construction division. You will define and drive divisional objectives, ensure exceptional client satisfaction through best-in-class project delivery, cultivate high-performing teams, champion safety, and uphold operational excellence across all projects and regions. You will be responsible for understanding the evolving market, regional construction needs, and identifying and securing new revenue opportunities.

Guided by the Equity ECS mission and vision, you will foster a culture rooted in Equity ECS's core values and execute with a relentless focus on risk management, reputation, and long-term, profitable growth.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner and relationship builder for clients, ECS leaders, vendors, and internal stakeholders alike. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

• Shapes, communicates, and continually refines the long-term vision for the ECS construction division.
• Develops and presents strategic and operational plans, including measurable performance goals aligned with company objectives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, understanding their long-term goals and ensuring ECS solutions align with their expectations.
• Identifies and drives cross-selling opportunities with other Equity service lines and expands value-add construction offerings.
• Monitors industry trends and competitive strategies, proactively implementing initiatives that strengthen ECS's market position.
• Evaluates ECS culture and engagement levels; implements strategies that strengthen team cohesion, accountability, and morale.
• Maintains a deep understanding of divisional financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and factors impacting profitability.
• Sets clear expectations and performance goals that support achieving financial targets while delivering high-quality results.
• Directs process-improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, enhance consistency, and elevate overall project execution.
• Ensures successful execution of all projects through active oversight of client satisfaction, job cost control, staffing, productivity, documentation, risk management, quality assurance, and safety compliance.
• Works with Operations leader to address short- and long-term staffing needs and identifies strategic hires that strengthen the division’s capabilities and competitive advantage.
• Actively participates in Equity leadership meetings, presenting operational and financial updates for review and decision-making.

• Defines leadership expectations for ECS in alignment with Equity’s Corporate Values and Leadership Precepts.
• Provides coaching and direction to ECS leaders to ensure prudent risk management practices and consistent decision-making.
• Establishes KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for business development, construction operations and oversee consistent, transparent reporting.
• Ensures adherence to the ECS Policy & Procedure Manual across all field and office operations.
• Oversee the ECS safety program, ensuring effective training, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Develops and implements best practices informed by industry trends, company needs, and lessons learned.
• Provides executive leadership to the ECS team, ensuring clear communication, strong performance management, and alignment with company goals.
• Partners with HR to strengthen all talent practices, including recruitment, performance management, professional development, and corrective action when needed.
• Ensures all direct reports comply with corporate policies,…