VP of Operations: Construction Growth & Efficiency

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead the Commercial Construction Business Units from Central, FL, driving operational excellence and profitable growth.

This role directly supports the executive team and champions process discipline, data analytics, and client satisfaction across the southeast market. The VP will guide strategic planning, establish measurable performance targets, and mentor operational leaders, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in an Operations Manager or equivalent leadership role within a construction company generating $1B+ in annual revenue.
• Proven experience leading operational leaders and multidisciplinary teams within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, industry practices, market dynamics, and business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to drive profitable organizational growth through strategic planning, operational efficiency, and effective leadership.
• Strong customer-focused approach with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Executive Vice President of Operations.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Corporate Services Department Directors.
• Run key business unit meetings and ensure metrics are set and met, and processes followed such as project forecast meetings and audits.
• Assist in developing strategic and tactical goals; drive goals to completion (create timelines, assign owners, monitor progress, anticipate and remove obstacles, contribute to the success, leverage strengths, address performance concerns, celebrate success).
• Create, contribute to, and manage data and analytic processes.
• Contribute to creation of meaningful metrics and drive accountability, consequences, and celebrations.
• Understand and support total customer experience, resolve problem, drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in problem resolution, driving consistency and ensuring adherence to company-wide procedures and processes.
• Remove obstacles and barriers that hinder operations.
• Act as a sounding board, mentor, teacher and confidant in decision-making and assist in the significant opportunity assessment and risk management decisions.
• Ensure that the organization is focused on learning, improving and reinforcing what success looks like when complications exist.
• Be highly visible and approachable as demonstrated by resolving problems and contributing to success both for the business unit and the Company.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Construction knowledge

Team building

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead the Commercial Construction Business Units from Central, FL, driving operational excellence and profitable growth.

This role directly supports the executive team and champions process discipline, data analytics, and client satisfaction across the southeast market. The VP will guide strategic planning, establish measurable performance targets, and mentor operational leaders, ensuring alignment with corporate goals while maintaining