Vice President of Construction

Position: Vice President of Construction

Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Pay: $150,000 - $250,000

Required Skills & Experience:

• 15 years of commercial construction experience
• 5 years of experience leading project teams, construction operations, or business units
• Proven success overseeing commercial construction projects valued at $20M
• Experience managing multiple projects, project executives, project managers, and field leadership teams
• Strong background in commercial construction operations, project controls, and executive-level decision-making
• Experience with CM at Risk, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, risk mitigation, cost control, and profitability management
• Experience reviewing and managing complex project schedules and resource planning efforts
• Contract negotiation and stakeholder management experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and retain high-performing construction teams
• Executive-level communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience collaborating with ownership, executive leadership, clients, and design partners
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Building Construction, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Experience leading construction operations for a regional or multi-office contractor
• Experience supporting business growth, client development, and strategic planning initiatives
• Strong network within the commercial construction industry
• Track record of implementing operational improvements and driving organizational performance
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership or ownership groups

Job Description:

To serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight of large-scale commercial construction projects and operational initiatives across a growing organization. This individual will be responsible for driving project performance, developing and mentoring leadership teams, strengthening client relationships, and partnering with senior executives to support long-term business objectives. The ideal candidate is an established construction leader who excels in operational management, team development, financial oversight, and organizational growth.