Vice President of Operations

Blue Signal Search; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential construction is seeking a visionary Vice President of Operations. This role offers the chance to lead strategic initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and innovation across multiple regions. You will collaborate with executive leadership to shape operational strategies that ensure high-quality construction and customer satisfaction. Your expertise will empower regional leaders, enhance procurement strategies, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Join a dynamic organization where your leadership will influence hundreds of homes annually and contribute to operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits

Performance-based incentives

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in residential construction operations.
• Proven track record in designing and scaling operational frameworks.
• Deep understanding of construction field operations and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead operational strategies for multi-regional construction.
• Align regional execution with long-term business goals.
• Oversee operational KPIs and lead quarterly business reviews.

Skills

Residential construction operations

Labor cost optimization

Supplier management

Budget control

CRM and ERP systems

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Cloud-based project management platforms

Job description

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Vice President of Operations

A leading player in the residential construction space is looking for a visionary operations executive to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth across a multi-regional homebuilding organization. This individual will shape and elevate the operational strategies that fuel high-volume, high-quality residential construction while empowering regional leaders to scale performance.

This is an opportunity for a strategic builder—of systems, teams, and business process excellence. Join an organization where your leadership will influence hundreds of homes annually and where customer satisfaction, operational integrity, and margin optimization are mission-critical.

This Role Offers:

• Strategic leadership in a high-growth, multi-regional construction organization.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and influence over operational direction.
• Competitive compensation package with full benefits and performance-based incentives.
• A strong culture focused on innovation, integrity, and leadership development

Focus:

• Design and lead the operational blueprint that guides all purchasing and construction activities across multiple markets.
• Define corporate-level strategies that enhance scalability, cost-efficiency, and quality assurance across the platform.
• Align regional execution with long-term business goals while championing innovation and technology adoption in field operations.
• Partner with regional heads to implement best-in-class practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and executive coaching to high-potential leaders, ensuring robust succession planning.
• Oversee operational KPIs and lead quarterly business reviews focused on macro-level improvements.
• Lead cost management initiatives, ensuring vendor compliance with company standards while negotiating fair and competitive pricing.
• Develop and enforce procurement strategies that maximize value and reduce operational waste.
• Build a scalable vendor partnership model that promotes collaboration and long-term alignment.
• Standardize operational processes and develop training protocols to drive consistency across all sites.
• Promote high-quality customer experiences through innovative scheduling, quality inspections, and safety programs.
• Ensure continuous refinement of tools, systems, and documentation to support evolving business needs.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding the organization's core values into operational practices.
• Lead initiatives that enhance the work environment and encourage a high-performance, purpose-driven culture.
• Serve as an advisor to senior leadership on market trends, construction methodologies, and organizational improvements.

Skill Set:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in residential construction operations, with exposure to both purchasing and vertical construction leadership.
• Proven track record in designing and scaling operational frameworks across geographically dispersed teams.
• Expertise in labor cost optimization, supplier management, and budget control.
• Experience leading training and onboarding functions across technical and operational disciplines.
• Deep understanding of construction field operations, safety programs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Familiarity with CRM, ERP systems, and cloud-based project management platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field required.
• A process-oriented leader with a bias for scalable solutions.
• A people-first mindset focused on empowering and developing teams.
• Strategic thinker with executive presence and strong communication skills.
• Experience in scattered-site homebuilding is a major plus.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Administrative

• Industries

  Construction

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