VP of Construction

About the Company

Forum Mobility develops, builds and operates EV charging infrastructure for the next generation of commercial transportation. We are focused on the sectors where reliable, scalable charging matters most—especially heavy-duty freight, robotaxis, and autonomous platforms—and we develop with a clear eye toward profitability, performance, and long-term market leadership. We are mission driven and committed to scaling this exciting new asset class. Our diverse team is committed to scaling the zero-emission transportation industry through equitable and inclusive principles. If you are seeking a challenging opportunity with unlimited potential come join us, make an impact and be the difference. Learn more about us at or visit our page on LinkedIn.

About the Role

The VP of Construction owns the delivery of projects from late-stage development through commissioning and handoff to Operations / Asset Management. You lead the team responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction through third-party vendors and partners. You are accountable for delivering projects safely, on time, on budget, and at the quality required for long-term asset performance. This role requires someone who can operate at both the strategic and detailed level. You must be able to build the execution plan, pressure-test budgets, negotiate contracts, drive value engineering, solve problems quickly, and ensure external partners perform. This is not a passive coordination role. You are the internal owner of execution and integrate well with the other functional teams in the company.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery Ownership

• Own project execution from late-stage development through commissioning and transition to Operations / Asset Management
• Build and drive the execution plan for each project, including schedule, budget, key risks, and critical path items
• Ensure projects are delivered with urgency and discipline, without compromising safety, quality, or long-term asset performance
• Create clear reporting on progress, budget, vendor performance, and decision points for leadership
• Foster a culture of safety both for the company and our projects, developing systems and processes to achieve zero incidents

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction

• Select, vet and manage third-party engineering firms, equipment vendors, contractors, and EPC partners
• Ensure engineering is complete, high quality, constructible, and aligned with operational requirements, project economics, and schedule
• Oversee procurement strategy, vendor selection, scope clarity, and lead-time management. Keep up to date on technical advances in our industry.
• Hold construction partners accountable for execution, quality, safety, schedule, and commercial discipline

Cost, Contracts, and Value Engineering

• Develop and refine cost estimates for development-stage projects so we can make better investment, pricing, and prioritization decisions before execution begins
• Lead the negotiation and closing of contracts with third parties, including engineering, procurement, construction, and key equipment supply agreements
• Drive value engineering to reduce project cost, improve constructibility, and increase the competitiveness of sites without compromising long-term performance
• Own budget control, forecasting, change order management, and cost-to-complete visibility across the execution portfolio

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Development to ensure projects entering execution are sufficiently mature, clearly scoped, and set up for successful delivery
• Work with Finance, Legal, and Technical teams to resolve issues quickly and keep projects moving
• Ensure projects reach commissioning with the right documentation, testing, and performance readiness in place
• Build a disciplined hand off process so Operations / Asset Management receives assets

Success Metrics

• Safety and execution with zero incidents is a top priority for the company and the number one metric of success.
• Projects delivered on or ahead of schedule
• Projects delivered at or below approved budget
• Accurate cost estimates that improve development-stage decision making
• Better contract terms, stronger vendor accountability, and reduced commercial risk
• Successful value engineering that lowers cost and improves site economics
• Clean commissioning and hand off to Operations / Asset Management

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering complex infrastructure, energy, industrial, transportation, or similar capital projects. Degree in engineering (electrical, civil, mechanical, etc.) a plus.
• Strong experience managing third-party engineering, procurement, and construction partners
• Demonstrable track record of taking projects from pre-construction or late-stage development through commissioning
• Deep experience in project budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and commercial management. Familiarity with key project management and industry software.
• Proven ability to estimate project costs early, negotiate and close third-party contracts, and lead value engineering efforts
• Strong technical and commercial judgment, with the ability to balance speed, cost, quality, and long-term asset performance
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Energized by building and improving how projects get delivered
• Passionate about working in an emerging industry within a small agile team

Pay range and compensation package

Base salary range $225,000 - $250,000 annual plus bonus. Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), flexible paid time off. Bay Area location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Forum Mobility, Inc., is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Forum Mobility does not work with external recruiters or staffing agencies for this role, and unsolicited resumes submitted will not be considered.