Vice President

Position Overview

We are conducting a confidential search for a Vice President / Director of Construction to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for a growing construction business unit. This role is ideal for a seasoned construction leader with deep commercial expertise and the ability to mentor a team, expand market presence, and drive operational excellence across Connecticut and New York.

The successful candidate will oversee construction operations, guide project management teams, ensure consistent project delivery, and play a key role in the company's expansion strategy across the region. This is a high-impact leadership position with significant visibility, autonomy, and growth opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Provide senior-level leadership for all construction operations across CT and NY.
• Partner with executive leadership to set annual goals, financial targets, and operational KPIs.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the company's market presence in commercial construction and select high-end residential sectors.
• Identify new business opportunities, client partnerships, and revenue channels to support growth.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of 6–7 Project Managers.
• Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, transparency, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and project forecasting to optimize team performance.

Project & Operational Management

• Oversee multiple, concurrent large-scale construction projects across commercial (restoration, interiors, retail, office, institutional, light industrial) and limited residential segments.
• Manage full project lifecycle—from preconstruction, estimating, and budgeting through execution, closeout, and client transition.
• Ensure projects meet profitability goals, schedule milestones, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Monitor project controls, risk management practices, and operational performance.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity in all client, vendor, and community interactions.
• Strengthen relationships with new and existing clients to increase repeat business and regional footprint.
• Support negotiation of contracts, scopes of work, and subcontractor agreements as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction management.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, Senior PM, Operations Lead).
• Strong background in commercial construction:
• Restoration
• Interiors / Fit-outs
• Retail
• Office
• Institutional
• Light industrial
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex, concurrent projects.
• Deep understanding of construction operations, financial management, project controls, and scheduling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Connecticut and New York.

Preferred

• Experience with high-end residential construction (plus).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience scaling or growing business units.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance Incentives: Executive-level bonus structure
• Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits + 401(k)
• Perks: Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Career Path: Significant long-term leadership opportunity within an expanding organization

Role Notes

• Confidential search—discretion required.
• Regional travel expected across CT and NY.
• Senior-level ownership and visibility.
• Ideal for a growth-minded construction executive ready to scale operations.

Pay: $100, $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person