AlphaHire

Vice President of Operations, Construction

AlphaHire

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee daily construction operations including project management teams, field leadership, and operational workflows
  • Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements
  • Establish operational standards, processes, and systems that improve project execution and efficiency
  • Lead construction teams across multiple concurrent projects and job sites
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics across the company’s construction portfolio
  • Identify operational risks, cost issues, or scheduling challenges and implement corrective actions
  • Support project managers and superintendents in resolving complex construction challenges
  • Manage and mentor project managers, superintendents, and operations staff
  • Develop leadership pipelines within the construction management team
  • Recruit and build strong operational teams as the company continues to grow
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on operational strategy, resource planning, and long-term growth initiatives
  • Support business development and preconstruction teams by aligning operational capacity with backlog growth
  • Help scale operational infrastructure as the organization expands into new markets or project types
  • Review project financial performance including cost projections, profitability, and change order management
  • Partner with finance leadership to maintain strong project financial controls
  • Ensure operational decisions align with company profitability and revenue targets
  • Maintain strong safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry regulations
  • Promote a culture of jobsite safety, accountability, and operational discipline

Requirements

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in commercial construction operations
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across large construction portfolios
  • Background as a Project Manager, Operations Director, or Construction Executive within a general contractor or construction firm
  • Strong knowledge of project management systems, scheduling, and cost control practices
  • Experience leading teams of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel
  • Ability to align operational execution with company growth and financial objectives
  • **Preferred Experience**
  • Experience working with commercial general contractors
  • Experience managing operations for companies generating $30M+ in annual construction revenue
  • Background overseeing projects across multiple locations or regions
  • Familiarity with construction management software and project financial systems
  • **Leadership Profile**Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
  • Strong operational discipline and accountability
  • Ability to manage complex construction projects and teams
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on construction knowledge
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop teams
  • Clear communication with both field teams and executive leadership
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package including:
  • Base salary
  • Performance incentives or bonuses
  • Executive benefits package
  • Compensation will vary depending on experience and company size.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
project managementcost controlschedulingfinancial performance reviewchange order managementoperational standardsrisk managementefficiency improvementconstruction management
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationoperational disciplineaccountabilityteam development