SVP, Head of Construction at Lauth Group, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Title

Head of Construction

Lauth is a vertically integrated real estate solutions and investment company rooted in our core values. By having construction, facilities services, property management, and development all in house it allows us to deliver end-to-end solutions that reduce risk, increase efficiency and create long term value for our partners and communities. Our portfolio includes industrial, advanced manufacturing & logistics, office, multifamily, and health & wellness facilities.

Our teams live out our core values daily:
Get stuff done, Always evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow's-built environment, Simply smart, Together, and Have fun winning.

The Head of Construction is accountable for the full execution and performance of Lauth Construction, including project delivery, profitability, team leadership, and process discipline across all construction activities. This role leads, manages, and is accountable the construction team while owning business unit performance, project budgets, key industry relationships, and execution of scalable, repeatable processes. Success in this role requires an operator who can drive outcomes across preconstruction through project completion, build team accountability, and deliver projects on time, on budget, and aligned with Lauth's standards.

Lead, Manage, Accountability (LMA)
• Establish clear accountability across construction (PMs, Supers, Precon, Project Services)
• Manage and apply EOS discipline within the construction business unit (L10s, Scorecards, Rocks)
• Drive hiring, development, and performance management of construction personnel Business Unit Leadership (P&L Ownership)
• Own Construction division P&L including profitability, cost control, and forecasting
• Monitor project financial performance across all active jobs and intervene early on risk
• Drive margin improvement through execution discipline, vendor strategy, and cost control Project Execution & Performance
• Lead, manage, and be accountable for the performance of the construction department (Preconstruction, Project Management, Field Operations, Project Services) for performance, execution, and alignment with company objectives

Ensure all projects are delivered on budget, on schedule, and to quality standards
• Ensure effective turnover from Preconstruction through Construction Operations
• Resolve escalated project issues including disputes, delays, and cost overruns Preconstruction & Budget Alignment
• Provide executive oversight of preconstruction to ensure alignment between initial estimates, project scope, and final construction budgets across all projects
• Direct and align preconstruction department leadership on scope definition, pricing strategy, and risk assumptions to support project feasibility and target margins
• Establish and enforce bid strategy, subcontractor selection standards, and procurement execution frameworks through department leadership, ensuring consistency, cost certainty, and alignment with company objectives

Process & Systems
• Refine and enhance standardized construction processes across all projects to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational discipline across all projects
• Ensure division-wide adoption and optimization of core systems (Procore, cost tracking, reporting, Ninety) through leadership teams, driving visibility, data integrity, and informed decision-making

Big Relationships
• Own and maintain key relationships with:
• Clients / owners
• Subcontractors and vendors
• Capital partners and stakeholders
• Build trust through transparency in cost, schedule, and execution
• Support business development efforts and help secure new work Culture & Team Development
• Build a performance-driven, accountable construction culture
• Actively mentor and develop high-potential team members
• Ensure alignment with Lauth core values and EOS discipline
• Maintain strong field-to-office alignment and team cohesion

• Construction business unit meets or exceeds annual P&L targets
• Projects delivered on budget and on schedule (portfolio-level performance)
• Forecast accuracy across all projects
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