VP of Construction

Leeds Professional Resources; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Professional Resources in Charlotte, NC seeks a Vice President of Construction to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of commercial plumbing construction projects.

Responsibilities include guiding project managers, field operations, budgeting, safety, scheduling, client relationships, and profitability, with a track record of delivering complex projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of leadership experience managing large construction teams.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $10M to $20M+ and multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the construction operations strategy to support growth and profitability.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Operations Managers, and other construction personnel.
• Manage all phases of commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, BIM/VDC, fabrication, purchasing, and executive leadership during planning.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, labor productivity, forecasts, and profitability.
• Review and approve project schedules, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and performance metrics.
• Foster relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, mentoring, and professional development initiatives.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to local building codes and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

BIM/VDC

Job description

The Vice President of Construction is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all commercial plumbing construction projects. This executive role oversees project management, field operations, estimating collaboration, safety, scheduling, quality control, client relationships, and financial performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in commercial plumbing construction, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's construction operations strategy to support growth and profitability.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Operations Managers, and other construction personnel.
• Manage all phases of commercial plumbing projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, BIM/VDC, fabrication, purchasing, and executive leadership during project planning.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, labor productivity, forecasts, change orders, and profitability.
• Review and approve project schedules, staffing plans, procurement strategies, and subcontractor performance.
• Develop and implement operational best practices, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics.
• Foster strong relationships with general contractors, owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, mentoring, and professional development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, local building codes, company safety policies, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of leadership experience managing large construction teams.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $10 million to $20+ million
• Experience with healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, and large commercial construction projects.