SVP of Construction

Harrison Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Vice President of Construction to build and lead a national construction function for a rapidly growing commercial real estate firm.

The role will oversee 25–30 projects annually with $150–$200M in activity, building scalable standards and a nationwide network of partners. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of commercial construction and development experience and will drive acquisitions collaboration, budgeting, permitting, and execution across major

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction and development experience.
• Experience leading multi-market national construction programs.
• Experience with light-industrial/warehouse or big-box retail is preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the country.
• Ability to establish scalable construction standards, systems, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a national construction program with 25–30 projects annually and $150–$200M in activity.
• Build and lead an internal construction team.
• Manage a nationwide network of GC's, architects, engineers, consultants, and permit expeditors.
• Partner with acquisitions and investment teams to evaluate properties and underwrite renovation costs.
• Navigate local jurisdictions and approval processes across markets.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with the operating model.

Job description

A rapidly growing commercial real estate firm is seeking a Senior Vice President of Construction to build and lead its national construction function.

The company acquires existing light-industrial and warehouse properties in major U.S. markets and renovates them into modern, flexible spaces designed for small businesses, contractors, service providers, and growing local companies.

This executive will oversee a national construction program consisting of approximately 25 to 30 projects annually and roughly $150-200 million in construction activity. With a significant pipeline of acquisitions and projects ahead, this individual will be responsible for creating the people, processes, and external partnerships needed to support continued expansion.

The Senior Vice President will oversee construction activity across a growing national portfolio, including:

• 15+ years of commercial construction and development experience
• Establishing scalable construction standards, systems, and reporting processes
• Overseeing due diligence, conceptual budgeting, entitlements, permitting, design, and project execution
• Building and leading an internal construction team
• Managing a nationwide network of general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and permit expeditors
• Partnering with acquisitions and investment teams to evaluate prospective properties and underwrite renovation costs
• Navigating local jurisdictions and approval processes across multiple major markets
• Ensuring projects are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in alignment with the company’s operating model

This is an opportunity to build a best-in-class construction organization within a well-capitalized real estate company entering a significant stage of national growth.

The position can be based in the Washington, DC/Baltimore area or Dallas, TX and requires regular travel to projects and markets across the country.

Required Experience:

The ideal candidate has led a high-volume (20+ projects per year), multi-market construction department involving the consistent rollout of a repeatable construction concept nationwide. Experience with light industrial/warehouse or big box retail is highly preferred.

Compensation

The anticipated total annual cash compensation range is $350,000 to $450,000, inclusive of base salary and annual incentive compensation. The package also includes a meaningful long-term equity opportunity.