Vice President of Construction Operations

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company phone

Laptop

Company credit card

Relocation package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Vice President of Construction Operations to lead and scale construction operations across commercial and industrial projects in North Carolina. This executive role requires strategic leadership, profitability focus, and a proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget.

You will oversee project teams, mentor managers, manage budgets and KPIs, and collaborate with finance for billing and cash flow while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial/industrial construction, mechanical contracting, plumbing, MEP, or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience leading project management and operational teams.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple large-scale construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, financial performance, and operational execution.
• Willingness to travel periodically to project sites and meetings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all construction operations.
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives and long-term planning.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify operational risks, workforce needs, and market opportunities.
• Oversee projects from award through closeout and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Drive consistency across scheduling, procurement, documentation, and project execution.
• Improve operational performance through measurable KPIs; own budgeting, forecasting, profitability.
• Partner with Finance to support billing, collections, and cash flow; mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

MEP experience

Client relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

VICE PRESIDENT OF CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

• $600 Monthly Car Allowance
• Company Cell Phone or Reimbursement
• Company Laptop
• Company Credit Card
• Relocation package for the right candidate
• Leadership Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
• YOU MUST HAVE MEP CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE

MORE ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our client is a rapidly growing construction services organization seeking an experienced Vice President of Construction Operations to lead and scale Construction Operations across commercial and industrial projects.

This executive leadership position is responsible for driving operational excellence, profitability, strategic growth, project execution, customer satisfaction, and leadership development across multiple project teams.

We're looking for a collaborative leader with a proven track record of building high-performing teams while delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget.

What You'll Do As The VP Of Construction Operations:

• Provide strategic leadership for all construction operations
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives and long-term planning
• Build a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Identify operational risks, workforce needs, and market opportunities

Construction Operations

• Oversee projects from award through closeout
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Drive consistency across scheduling, procurement, documentation, and project execution
• Improve operational performance through measurable KPIs
• Own departmental budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and financial performance
• Improve project margins through operational efficiencies
• Partner with Finance to support billing, collections, and cash flow
• Mitigate financial and operational risk

Team Development

• Lead and mentor Project Managers and Operations leaders
• Build succession plans and develop future leaders
• Recruit and retain top construction talent
• Foster employee engagement and accountability

Client Relationships

• Serve as the executive point of contact for key clients
• Strengthen relationships with owners, developers, contractors, and consultants
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives
• Drive customer satisfaction and repeat business

Safety & Quality

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and industry best practices.
• Promote quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain consistent operational standards and project management processes.

WHAT QULIFICATIONS WILL CATCH OUR EYES:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial construction, industrial construction, mechanical contracting, plumbing, MEP, or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience leading project management and operational teams.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple large-scale construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, financial performance, and operational execution.
• Willingness to travel periodically to project sites, customer meetings, and operational locations.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our inclusive workplace empowers employees to do their best work while driving innovation, safety, and collaboration.

Sponsorship Notice:

This position is open only to individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer is not able to sponsor employment visas at this time or in the future.