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VP of Operations | Construction & Field Operations Leadership
📍 Southern California (Los Angeles / Orange County / San Diego County)
Ready to Lead? Not Just Manage?
Seeking a hands-on, blue-collar construction operations leader who thrives in the field, commands respect from crews, and knows how to drive production, accountability, and results.
If you're the type of leader who can walk a jobsite, solve problems in real time, improve operations, and build strong teams while maintaining professional client relationships, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
About The Company:
A well-established Southern California commercial construction company with more than 50 years of experience serving multifamily communities, HOAs, apartment owners, property managers, commercial real estate firms, and facility managers. Projects span exterior renovations, reconstruction, preventative maintenance, and commercial painting throughout Southern California.
Why Top Construction Leaders Apply:
- $220,000 – $250,000 Base Salary
- Up to 30% Annual Performance Bonus
- Potential Equity Opportunity
- Clear Path to COO
- Vehicle Stipend or Company Vehicle
- 401(k) Match
- Medical Benefits
- Established Company with Strong Reputation
- Executive-Level Influence & Decision-Making Authority
You'll lead:
- Superintendents and field teams
- Scheduling and labor utilization
- Production performance
- Safety programs
- Warranty management
- Process improvement initiatives
- Operational accountability
- Field recruiting and retention
- Client and stakeholder relationships
- You'll oversee approximately 30-40 active projects at any given time, ranging from $50K maintenance projects to $1M reconstruction and renovation projects.
The Ideal Candidate Is...
- A builder and operator, not a bureaucrat
- Respected by field personnel because you've been in their shoes
- Comfortable holding teams accountable
- Professional enough to interact with property managers, ownership groups, and HOA boards
- Experienced leading construction production at scale
- Driven, hungry, and solutions-oriented
- Someone who sees opportunities for improvement and takes action without being asked
- If you're looking for a place where your impact is visible and your performance directly influences the future of the business, you'll fit right in.
Must-Have Experience:
- 10 years in construction operations, project management, or field leadership
- Experience managing large production teams
- Strong scheduling and crew utilization experience
- Safety leadership experience
- Budget and operational oversight
- Superintendent management experience
- Strong client-facing communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Multifamily construction
- HOA projects
- Exterior restoration
- Reconstruction
- Commercial construction
- Southern California market experience
- Spanish speaking
- Military leadership background
Culture Matters Here
Join a high-accountability, no-ego, no-politics organization.
Proud of blue-collar roots and believe the best leaders lead from the front. This is a team that values urgency, ownership, honesty, and getting the job done right.
Not looking for someone who wants to watch operations from the sidelines, looking for someone who wants to own them.
Apply directly to learn more. 🚧💪
Salary : $220,000 - $250,000