Vice President Orlando

Stevens Construction, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Birthday Off

Volunteer Day Off

Eight paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Stevens Construction, Inc. seeks a Vice President to lead Orlando operations, drive sustainable growth, and strengthen client and community relationships.

You will oversee project execution, financial performance, and a high-performing team, coordinating with executive leadership and partners to win work and manage risk. Requirements include a construction-related degree and extensive industry leadership, with a proven track record in business development, budgeting, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction-related field.
• Extensive experience in commercial construction and leadership roles.
• Proven success in business development and strong local network.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial oversight.
• Experience serving on boards and community organizations.
• Knowledge of construction processes, codes, and safety standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Orlando business development strategies and performance.
• Lead operational oversight of Orlando projects and teams.
• Collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, operations, and business development.
• Review budgets, forecasts, and financial results for the Orlando operation.
• Represent the company at events, meetings, and community activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Stevens Construction specializes in healthcare and commercial construction, providing outstanding product quality and service in the Florida construction industry. With headquarters in Fort Myers, FL, and operations in Orlando, Stevens Construction guides their clients through the entire development and construction process.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Orlando provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Stevens Construction's Orlando operations. This position is responsible for driving sustainable growth, strengthening client and community relationships, overseeing project execution and financial performance, and developing a high-performing team. The Vice President works closely with executive leadership, preconstruction, operations, and business development teams to identify opportunities, secure new work, manage organizational risk, and ensure projects are delivered in alignment with Stevens Construction's standards for safety, quality, service, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Develop and oversee business development strategies, objectives, and performance measures for the Orlando market.
• Maintain an active presence in relevant trade associations, professional organizations, and community groups.
• Pursue appropriate board and community leadership opportunities that support the company's strategic objectives.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, industry partners, subcontractors, clients, and community stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue prospective clients and projects that align with the company's ideal client and project profiles.
• Monitor market activity, development trends, permit applications, property listings, and other sources of potential project opportunities.
• Maintain regular, purposeful outreach to current, former, and prospective clients, referral sources, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with the subcontractor community to identify project opportunities, market trends, and potential staffing resources.
• Represent Stevens Construction professionally at networking events, client meetings, industry functions, and community activities.

Preconstruction

• Support the preparation of qualifications packages, proposals, project schedules, and other materials for requests for qualifications and proposals.
• Participate actively in shortlist interviews, presentations, and project pursuit strategy meetings.
• Participate in preconstruction and design-phase meetings as appropriate.
• Review conceptual budgets and estimates before presentation to clients or project stakeholders.
• Review and assist with the preparation of preconstruction schedules before owner presentations.
• Review and approve proposed subcontractor bid lists before plan distribution.
• Review subcontractor coverage and selection recommendations with project management before subcontract awards.
• Promote effective collaboration and communication among business development, estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams.

Operations

• Provide executive-level guidance and support in resolving complex operational, project, personnel, and client-related issues.
• Identify, hire, and retain the very best people.
• Oversee the performance and responsibilities of the Director of Preconstruction, Project Managers, and Project Superintendents assigned to the Orlando operation.
• Participate in project handoff meetings between preconstruction, estimating, and project management as appropriate.
• Participate in subcontractor pre-award meetings when executive involvement is warranted.
• Participate in internal project startup meetings to ensure roles, responsibilities, project expectations, and communication protocols are clearly established.
• Attend owner-architect-contractor meetings, regulatory inspections, and other key project meetings as appropriate.
• Lead weekly project management meetings and ensure appropriate follow-through on identified action items.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Monitor project performance, schedules, client satisfaction, safety, quality, staffing, and contractual obligations.
• Identify project and organizational risks and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Promote consistency and accountability in the application of company policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Financial and Contractual Oversight

• Review monthly project fee projections and financial forecasts with Project Managers and the Controller.
• Review, approve, finalize, and execute owner proposals, contracts, and owner change orders within assigned authority.
• Review, approve, and execute subcontracts and subcontract change orders within assigned authority.
• Monitor revenue, backlog, profitability, cash flow, cost performance, and other key financial indicators for the Orlando operation.
• Review financial performance and implement timely corrective measures when results vary from established goals.
• Support the development of annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and strategic objectives.
• Ensure operational and financial decisions align with the company's risk management standards and long-term objectives.

Leadership, Training, And Company Culture

• Support the onboarding, training, professional development, and succession planning of Orlando team members.
• Participate in the company's Safety Committee and actively reinforce a strong culture of safety.
• Foster a positive, accountable, collaborative, and performance-driven workplace culture.
• Promote effective communication across departments and company locations.
• Model the company's values and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Understands his/her contribution to achieving the five-year strategic plan and the annual plan.
• Understands and operates under the company’s SOP’s at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Experience

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in the commercial construction industry, often with a background in project management or leadership roles.
• Proven success in business development and a strong network within the construction and local business community.
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to build and manage high-performance teams.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Experience serving on boards and participating in community organizations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to address complex issues within the construction industry.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, codes, and regulations.
• A commitment to safety and quality standards in construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Birthday Off
• Volunteer Day Off
• Veteran’s Day off for Veteran Team Members
• Eight paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Plan
• Referral Bonus Program

Physical Requirements

To fulfill the essential duties of this position, team members must be able to meet certain physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this role, day-to-day activities include sitting at a desk for extended periods, engaging in fine motor skills, oral communication, reaching with hands and arms, walking and standing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The team member is occasionally required to stand and walk for extended periods of time on a construction site with uneven terrain. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Stevens Construction is a Drug Free Workplace.
• Stevens Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.