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VP of Construction – Commercial General Contractor
Location: Lancaster, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
A leading Commercial General Contractor in Lancaster, PA is seeking an experienced Vice President of Construction to oversee operations, lead project teams, and drive successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects.
This is a senior executive position responsible for operations leadership, project performance, client satisfaction, and strategic growth. We are looking for someone with deep experience in commercial general contracting, strong leadership qualities, and a proven ability to run multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide executive leadership to project managers, superintendents, and field teams
• Oversee all construction operations from preconstruction through closeout
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule expectations
• Support estimating, preconstruction, planning, and client presentations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners
• Develop staff, mentor teams, and support long-term organizational growth
• Implement operational processes, workflows, and cost-control strategies
• Drive company culture, safety standards, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
• 10 years in commercial general contracting, with 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience managing multiple commercial projects including office, retail, healthcare, education, industrial, or mixed-use
• Proven ability to lead teams, build operational structure, and manage large project portfolios
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, and construction operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)