Vice President, Project Management – Modular Construction

Volumetric Building Company

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 215,000 - 235,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Volumetric Building Company in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Vice President of Project Management to lead the PM function across US projects from design through delivery. You will establish governance, manage budgets and schedules, and drive safety, quality, and compliance while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance.

This role demands 12+ years in project management, 7+ years of leadership, and a strong track record delivering modular construction projects.

Qualifications

12+ years of progressive project management experience leading large, complex construction projects.
7+ years in a leadership capacity overseeing multi-site or multi-project teams.
Proven track record of delivering high-value projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Experience with manufacturing environments (modular, prefab, industrialized construction) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of large, complex construction and modular manufacturing projects from planning through closeout.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, risk mitigation, quality assurance, scheduling, and customer satisfaction.
Establish governance frameworks, decision‑making models, and communication standards to ensure consistency across teams and locations.
Provide project health visibility to the Executive Leadership Team through dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
Develop and enforce a comprehensive risk management framework across all projects, including proactive identification of schedule, scope, cost, safety, quality, and supplier risks, with clear mitigation plans and escalation thresholds.
Implement project governance standards that ensure compliance with building codes, permitting, inspection requirements, modular manufacturing standards, and third‑party certifications.
Oversee contract compliance and ensure alignment with client agreements, specifications, change‑order processes, and insurance requirements in partnership with Legal and Finance.
Partner with EHS to integrate safety protocols, job hazard analyses, and factory‑to‑field risk controls into the project lifecycle.
Establish robust documentation controls, including auditable processes for submittals, RFIs, quality records, change tracking, cost forecasts, and closeout packages.
Drive cross‑functional compliance alignment with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to maintain configuration control and minimize rework.
Monitor regulatory changes that impact manufacturing, construction, modular installation, transportation, or workforce requirements.
Lead post‑project risk reviews and incorporate lessons learned into process improvements.
Champion a culture of compliance, accountability, and transparency across the Project Management organization.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Executives, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators across multiple sites.
Create a talent pipeline and career planning strategy for the Project Management organization.
Set clear performance expectations, drive accountability, and foster a culture of ownership, high standards, and continuous improvement.