Vice President of Construction at BEAR Construction Company

Position Description

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

BEAR Construction is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Construction (VPOC) – Healthcare Market to lead the continued growth, operations, and profitability of our Healthcare sector. This executive leadership position will have direct responsibility for all aspects of the Healthcare market, including business development, client relationships, project execution, financial performance, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring an established network of relationships within the healthcare construction industry, including hospitals, health systems, medical facilities, healthcare developers, architects, and industry partners. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to healthcare clients, proactively identifying opportunities, strengthening existing relationships, and positioning BEAR as a preferred construction partner throughout the healthcare market.

The VPOC will be responsible for developing and executing strategic growth initiatives, with the expectation of building and sustaining a healthcare portfolio capable of generating at least $50 million in profitable annual construction volume .

Serving as the Profit & Loss (P&L) leader for the Healthcare sector, the VPOC will oversee financial performance, operational excellence, and the successful execution of healthcare construction projects. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges associated with healthcare construction, including occupied facilities, infection prevention, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and minimizing disruptions to ongoing healthcare operations.

The VPOC will collaborate closely with BEAR's executive leadership, Business Development, Preconstruction, Safety, and Operations teams to establish both short-term and long-term strategies that support sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and BEAR's overall business objectives.

Position Requirements

Business Development & Profitability Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth and financial performance of BEAR's Healthcare sector, with direct accountability for annual revenue, gross profit, and overall profitability goals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to expand BEAR's presence within the healthcare construction market.
• Leverage established relationships with hospital executives, healthcare systems, facility directors, real estate leaders, architects, and healthcare decision-makers to identify and secure new construction opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing healthcare clients while proactively pursuing new partnerships and market opportunities.
• Actively participate in healthcare industry associations, networking events, conferences, and professional organizations to increase BEAR's visibility and strengthen its market presence.
• Collaborate with BEAR's executive leadership and Business Development team to establish a consistent pipeline of opportunities and maintain a stable, growing backlog of healthcare projects.
• Identify opportunities across healthcare construction, including hospital renovations, medical office buildings, outpatient facilities, ambulatory surgery centers, specialty clinics, and healthcare infrastructure improvements.
• Manage the Healthcare sector's operating budget and serve as its P&L leader, ensuring effective financial oversight, forecasting, and profitability.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Estimating teams to develop competitive proposals, evaluate project opportunities, and establish strategies for securing profitable work.
• Collaborate with Legal, Accounting, and executive leadership to evaluate contracts, mitigate financial and operational risks, and protect company interests.
• Monitor market trends, healthcare capital investment initiatives, and emerging construction opportunities to position BEAR for long-term growth.
• Provide regular financial reporting, market updates, revenue forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, performance evaluations, and professional development initiatives to build a high-performing Healthcare construction team.

Key Operational Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple healthcare construction projects and project management teams, ensuring successful delivery within established budgets, schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Lead the execution of complex healthcare