President & Chief Executive Officer

Talnt; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt seeks a transformative President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to steer growth across residential construction and modular building sectors. You will shape strategy, drive profitability, and scale operations while embedding AI-driven processes to enhance performance and customer success.

Reporting to the Board, you will unify Sales, Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing under a high-velocity growth agenda, building a culture of accountability and execution.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership with multi-functional oversight.
• Experience driving revenue growth and operational scalability.
• Ability to leverage AI to improve performance and customer outcomes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and board interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term strategic vision focused on growth and profitability.
• Lead Sales, Finance, Operations, Construction, Manufacturing, and Customer Experience.
• Drive aggressive revenue growth with high-performance processes and metrics.
• Build and mentor executive teams and foster ownership and accountability.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and profitability.
• Identify partnerships and expansion opportunities in residential and modular building.
• Champion AI and emerging tech to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Skills

Executive leadership

Sales leadership

Operations management

AI adoption

Strategy development

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Walnut Creek, CA | Full-Time | On-Site

About the Role:

We are seeking an accomplished President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of growth for an innovative residential construction and modular building organization. This executive will be responsible for driving company-wide strategy, accelerating revenue growth, expanding market presence, and building a scalable operating platform capable of supporting significant long-term expansion.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a proven executive with deep experience in construction, modular or off-site building, homebuilding, manufacturing, sales leadership, and business operations. The ideal candidate is a growth-oriented leader who understands how to build high-performing organizations, drive profitable revenue, leverage technology and artificial intelligence to improve business performance, and create a culture focused on accountability, execution, and customer success.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will oversee all aspects of the business while working closely with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives and position the company as a leader within the modular and residential construction industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's long-term strategic vision focused on revenue growth, profitability, operational excellence, and market expansion.
• Lead all business operations, including Sales, Finance, Operations, Construction, Manufacturing, Customer Experience, and Administrative functions.
• Drive aggressive sales growth by establishing high-performance sales processes, revenue strategies, and accountability metrics.
• Build, mentor, and lead executive leadership teams while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop scalable operational systems that support rapid organizational growth while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish strategic priorities, business objectives, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and profitability.
• Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives within residential construction and modular building.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing leadership to strengthen customer acquisition, lead generation, and market positioning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, construction operations, project execution, and customer delivery.
• Champion the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, sales performance, and customer experience.
• Develop organizational KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor revenue, operational performance, and business health.
• Build relationships with customers, investors, lenders, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Lead organizational change while successfully managing shifting business priorities and rapid growth initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive executive leadership experience, including experience leading multi-functional organizations.
• Proven leadership experience within residential construction, modular construction, off-site manufacturing, homebuilding, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success driving significant revenue growth, operational scalability, and business transformation.
• Strong background in sales leadership, business development, financial management, and operational strategy.
• Experience leading organizations through periods of rapid growth and organizational change.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery, manufacturing processes, and customer lifecycle management.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, profitability, and business performance metrics.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience implementing technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and business performance.
• Strong understanding of modern AI tools and a demonstrated ability to leverage artificial intelligence to improve business operations, sales processes, and organizational productivity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Executive leadership experience within modular, prefabricated, or panelized construction.
• Experience leading residential homebuilders, developers, or construction manufacturing organizations.
• Demonstrated success scaling organizations from regional operations to national growth.
• Experience working with private equity, founder-led companies, or Board-governed organizations.
• Knowledge of construction finance, land development, and residential real estate markets.
• Experience implementing ERP, CRM, business intelligence, and AI-driven operational platforms.
• Established network within the residential construction, modular building, or housing industries.
• Proven history of developing high-performing executive leadership teams and succession planning.