Vice President of Construction

VP of Construction to join a Non-Profit to help scale their Residential Construction Division.

Your new company:

HAYS are partnered with a non-profit organization in the DC metro area looking to hire a Vice President of Construction to help fuel their continued growth and delivery of new residential homes. This newly established role is designed to lead and develop a high-performing construction team, with accountability for delivering projects efficiently, safely, and to a high standard of quality. The position emphasizes cultivating strong subcontractor and volunteer engagement while ensuring that construction efforts produce meaningful, lasting impact within the communities served.

The successful candidate is a purpose-driven leader with a strong background in construction with a high preference for professionals coming from a residential homebuilder background. Commercial construction candidates will also be considered. Great position for a Vice President to bring creativity to a role, develop and optimize systems, lead high-performing teams, and scale operations in a way that supports long-term growth and mission delivery.

Your new role:

• Partner closely with the President, leadership team and the Board to shape strategy and growth within the construction department.
• Translate mission-driven goals into clear, actionable construction and development plans.
• Drive strong collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and execution.
• Foster a culture centered on accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Lead all residential construction efforts from start to finish, including new build and renovation programs.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, within defined contracts, to high-quality standards.
• Maintain a steady pipeline of work through effective planning and scheduling.
• Manage budgets, costs, and financial performance with strong fiscal discipline.
• Ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maintain a strong safety culture across all operations.
• Build relationships with municipalities, development partners, subcontractors and community stakeholders.
• Introduce innovative building practices to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing construction team.
• Support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promote meaningful volunteer engagement and recognize their contributions.

What you'll need to succeed:

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience working for a construction general contractor. Open to professionals currently in a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Director, Executive or Vice President roles.
• Deep expertise in construction operations and project delivery, with a strong preference for residential homebuilding; candidates with commercial construction backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
• Proven ability to successfully deliver high-volume, concurrent projects, including both new construction and renovation, while maintaining quality, schedule, and cost targets.
• Experienced leader with 5+ years managing and developing high-performing teams of superintendents and/or project managers, with direct accountability for performance, coaching, and talent growth.
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, subcontractor coordination and scheduling.
• Experience working in or with nonprofit, community development, or volunteer-driven environments.
• Commitment, passion and interest to the values and mission of the organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or Business Management highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction/project management systems.
• Live and are accessible to the organization office, stakeholder meetings and projects across the DC, MD and VA. This is a 5 days on-site position.

What you'll get in return:

• Base salary in the range of $170,000 - $200,000 - assessed on experience and skill set.
• Bonus Incentive Program based on project volume delivery.
• Company paid insurance benefits including comprehensive Healthcare, Dental and Vision Packages.
• Retirement Plan with a match.
• 4 weeks starting PTO plus Holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Life and Disability Insurance coverage.
• EAP and Wellness programs.

Next Steps:

If you have interest in this Vice President of Construction position and meet the criteria as set out in the above section, please click apply and submit a resume for review. You can also call Scott Kinson directly on View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss this opportunity.

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