VP of Construction: Strategy, Safety & Site Delivery

The Contractor Consultants; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Innovations Group Inc is seeking a VP of Construction to lead construction operations from preconstruction through closeout, setting staffing, schedules, and delivery strategy across the project portfolio in the US.

This senior role owns safety, budget, and schedule outcomes, manages relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors, and partners with other teams to align growth with delivery capacity. Travel to project sites is required; based in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive construction management experience including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering commercial construction projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk management, and project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams.
• Excellent negotiation and executive communication skills.
• OSHA 30 certification; PE, PMP, or LEED credentials a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Own construction operations strategy and execution across all active projects, including staffing plans, scheduling standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Set and monitor safety performance targets; champion a proactive safety culture and ensure OSHA and site-specific compliance across every jobsite.
• Review and approve project budgets, schedules, and change orders; hold project teams accountable for cost, schedule, and margin performance.
• Build and lead a team of project executives, project managers, and superintendents, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients, owners, and architects on major projects, resolving escalations and protecting long-term relationships.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with major subcontractors and suppliers, including master service agreements and preferred-vendor programs.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Business Development to evaluate new opportunities, review bids, and align delivery capacity with the sales pipeline.
• Standardize construction processes, reporting, and technology (e.g., Procore) across the portfolio to improve consistency and visibility for leadership.
• Report portfolio-wide performance, risks, and forecasts to the executive team and ownership on a regular cadence.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements across projects and jurisdictions.

Skills

Leadership & team building

Project management

Budget & cost control

Scheduling

Client relationship

Executive communication

Safety management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Facility Innovations Group Inc is seeking a VP of Construction to lead construction operations from preconstruction through closeout, setting staffing, schedules, and delivery strategy across the project portfolio in the US.

This senior role owns safety, budget, and schedule outcomes, manages relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors, and partners with other teams to align growth with delivery capacity. Travel to project sites is required; based in Austin, TX.