Vice President of Construction Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President of Construction Operations

Location: Bethesda, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time

A leading commercial general contractor is seeking a Vice President of Construction Operations to provide senior operational leadership across a growing portfolio of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution, field operations, and project management teams across multiple projects.
• Partner with business leadership on financial performance, workload forecasting, growth strategy, and operational planning.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, profitability, safety, quality, risk, and client satisfaction.
• Lead and develop Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and other operational staff.
• Drive process improvements, technology adoption, risk mitigation, and operational consistency.
• Resolve escalated project, owner, and trade-partner issues.
• Build strong relationships with clients, design professionals, and trade partners.
• Champion safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including 5+ years in senior project management or operations leadership.
• Proven success leading multiple projects and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial, operational, client relationship, and strategic leadership skills.
• Demonstrated record of successful project delivery, profitability, schedule performance, quality, and safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity
High-visibility executive leadership role with significant influence over operations, team development, project performance, client relationships, and business growth.

Apply today to join a growing construction organization and help lead its next phase of operational growth.