Vice President of Project Development

Estrem & Co.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Estrem & Co. is seeking a Vice President of Project Development to lead operations in Jacksonville. This executive position focuses on driving strategic initiatives, business development, and enhancing client relationships, particularly in the K-12 educational, municipal, and government sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong operational leadership background within a General Contractor and a collaborative entrepreneurial mindset. A Bachelor's degree is required, while a Master's is preferred. Join a company with high growth potential!

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership experience within a General Contractor, particularly across education, municipal, or government projects.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
• Exceptional communication skills and a track record of building long‑term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of daily operations while driving strategic initiatives to support growth, profitability, and efficiency.
• Lead business development efforts and strengthen client relationships in the Jacksonville area.
• Mentor, develop, and hold teams accountable while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to shape long‑term strategy and market positioning.

Skills

Operational leadership experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Construction software platforms

Job description

Vice President of Project Development – Greater Jacksonville

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Are you an entrepreneurial construction leader ready to make a measurable impact and grow alongside a high-performing organization?

We are partnering with Scorpio Construction, headquartered in Gainesville and with established offices in Orlando and Jacksonville, to identify a Vice President of Project Development to lead and scale their Jacksonville operations. This is a key executive role with equity participation, designed for leaders who want both influence and long‑term upside.

The Opportunity

This firm is on a strong growth trajectory and is intentionally building an executive team that thinks and operates like owners. The VP of Project Development will play a critical role in operational excellence, market expansion, and team development across Northeast Florida.

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive oversight of daily operations while driving strategic initiatives to support growth, profitability, and efficiency
• Lead business development efforts and strengthen client relationships, with a strong focus on K‑12, Higher Education, Municipal, and Government markets in the Jacksonville area
• Mentor, develop, and hold teams accountable while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results
• Partner closely with senior leadership to shape long‑term strategy and market positioning

What You Bring

• Proven operational leadership experience within a General Contractor, particularly across education, municipal, or government projects
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution
• Exceptional communication skills and a track record of building long‑term client relationships
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• Proficiency with construction and operational software platforms