Construction Vice President of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

HUBB’S PROPERTIES, LLC is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and results-driven Construction Vice President of Operations to help lead and manage the daily operations of a growing commercial construction company.

This is a senior leadership position. The Construction Vice President of Operations will report directly to the Company Owner/President and will be responsible for overseeing company-wide operations, administration, project management, personnel, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, budgeting, marketing support, customer relations, and overall business performance.

The ideal candidate must have the experience, leadership ability, judgment, and wherewithal to help manage the company as a whole — not just one project at a time.

 

Position Overview

The Construction Vice President of Operations will serve as the key operational leader of the company and will be responsible for making sure projects are properly planned, staffed, scheduled, budgeted, documented, and completed according to company standards.

This person must be able to manage multiple commercial construction projects, supervise project managers and field personnel, work with subcontractors, communicate with owners and clients, support business development efforts, and assist the Owner/President in building a stronger, more organized, and more profitable company.

 

Key Responsibilities

Company Operations & Leadership

• Report directly to the Company Owner/President.
• Assist the Owner/President in managing the daily operations of the company.
• Help develop and enforce company policies, procedures, systems, and standards.
• Provide leadership across administration, operations, project management, field supervision, and personnel.
• Make sure all departments and project teams are working together effectively.
• Help establish company goals, performance standards, schedules, and accountability systems.
• Identify operational weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Help protect company profitability, reputation, and long-term growth.

 

Project Management & Field Operations

• Oversee multiple commercial construction projects from beginning to end.
• Review project scopes, contracts, estimates, budgets, schedules, manpower needs, materials, and subcontractor requirements.
• Monitor project progress, quality, safety, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to contract requirements.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal staff.
• Review change orders, RFIs, submittals, permits, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and project status meetings.
• Resolve problems quickly and professionally as they arise.
• Ensure company standards are being followed on every project.

 

Budgeting, Estimating & Cost Control

• Review project budgets and estimated costs.
• Monitor labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead costs.
• Track project profitability and report financial concerns to the Owner/President.
• Assist with estimating, bidding, proposal review, and contract preparation.
• Negotiate pricing and agreements with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Review and approve purchase orders, material orders, subcontractor invoices, and project-related expenses as authorized.
• Help reduce waste, delays, rework, and unnecessary costs.

 

Administration & Company Systems

• Oversee administrative systems related to construction operations.
• Make sure project files, contracts, permits, insurance documents, schedules, reports, schedule of value submissions, invoices, change orders, and closeout documents are properly maintained.
• Prepare regular reports for the Owner/President regarding project status, company operations, staffing, budget issues, and potential risks.
• Help improve communication between office staff, field staff, subcontractors, customers, and management.
• Ensure proper documentation of job progress, problems, approvals, change orders, and customer communications.
• Help develop repeatable systems so the company can grow in an organized and profitable manner.

 

Personnel Management

• Supervise project managers, superintendents, field personnel, laborers, subcontractors, and support staff as assigned.
• Help hire, train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate company personnel.
• Delegate responsibilities clearly and hold team members accountable.
• Promote professionalism, productivity, safety, and teamwork.
• Address employee, subcontractor, and jobsite conflicts in a firm but professional manner.
• Assist in developing job descriptions, work expectations, and performance standards.
• Help create a company culture based on accountability, quality work, customer service, and profitability.

 

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Identify, qualify, hire, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements.
• Ensure subcontractors meet company standards for quality, schedule, safety, insurance, licensing, and professionalism.
• Maintain strong working relationships with reliable subcontractors and suppliers.
• Address subcontractor performance issues quickly and effectively.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and labor are available when needed to keep projects moving.

 

Safety, Permits & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, permits, inspections, OSHA requirements, safety regulations, and company safety policies.
• Make sure required permits, licenses, inspections, and approvals are obtained for each project.
• Monitor jobsite safety conditions and correct unsafe practices.
• Evaluate project risks and develop solutions to reduce company exposure.
• Ensure environmental, community, and local authority issues are handled properly and professionally.

 

Marketing, Business Development & Customer Relations

• Support the Owner/President in developing new business opportunities.
• Assist with customer relationships, proposal presentations, follow-up, and reputation management.
• Help identify potential clients, referral sources, bid opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
• Represent the company professionally with owners, property managers, developers, architects, engineers, public agencies, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Help ensure customer satisfaction from first contact through project closeout.
• Assist in strengthening the company’s image, professionalism, and market presence.

 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• Significant experience in commercial construction management and company operations.
• Prior experience managing multiple construction projects at the same time.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and project controls.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and owners.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage people, projects, problems, and deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, scopes of work, contracts, estimates, schedules, and project documents.
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of permits, building codes, safety requirements, quality standards, and construction regulations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, email, scheduling tools, and construction/project management software.
• Ability to prepare reports and communicate clearly with company ownership.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and take ownership of company operations.
• High integrity, professionalism, dependability, and accountability.

 

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent hands-on construction leadership experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• PMP, OSHA certification, contractor licensing experience, or other construction-related certifications are a plus.

 

Work Schedule

• Six-day work schedule.
• Sundays off. ~
• Must be available as needed to manage company operations, project deadlines, customer needs, subcontractor coordination, inspections, and urgent jobsite matters.

 

Compensation

Base Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

 

• Compensation may be reviewed based on experience, performance, leadership ability, and company growth.

 

Ideal Candidate Profile

The right person for this position is not simply a project manager. The right person is a leader who can help run the company.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Think like an owner.
• Manage people and projects.
• Control costs.
• Improve systems.
• Communicate professionally.
• Solve problems before they become expensive.
• Lead crews, subcontractors, and office staff.
• Help grow the company.
• Protect the company’s reputation and profitability.

 

\nCompany Description

Hubb's Properties, LLC is a residential and commercial construction company in Ascension Parish that provides construction services throughout Louisiana. We are professional, collaborative, data-driven and our goal is to service Louisiana's construction needs with professional knowledge and quality workmanship.

Company Description

Hubb's Properties, LLC is a residential and commercial construction company in Ascension Parish that provides construction services throughout Louisiana. We are professional, collaborative, data-driven and our goal is to service Louisiana's construction needs with professional knowledge and quality workmanship.