VP of Commercial Construction
Location : Alpharetta, GA
Reports To : President
Industry : General Contracting Commercial Construction
Position Overview
The Vice President of Commercial Construction is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing all construction operations, driving project excellence, and ensuring profitable, high-quality project delivery across the organization. This strategic role provides leadership to project management, field operations, safety, and preconstruction teams while partnering closely with executive leadership to support growth, client relationships, and long-term business planning.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned construction leader with strong operational oversight, business acumen, and a proven track record of managing large-scale commercial projects for a general contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Provide executive oversight for all commercial construction projects, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations are met.
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Engineers, and support staff.
- Optimize operational processes, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency and project delivery.
- Ensure alignment across preconstruction, estimating, project management, and field teams.
Project Execution
Oversee the planning and execution of multiple projects simultaneously.Review contracts, schedules, budgets, submittals, safety plans, and project risk assessments.Work closely with superintendents and PMs to proactively resolve jobsite issues and mitigate delays or cost overruns.Ensure all work meets contract requirements, building codes, and the companys quality standards.Client & Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, subcontractors, architects, and engineers.Represent the company in high-level meetings, presentations, and negotiations.Support business development by identifying opportunities, participating in pursuits, and ensuring superior client satisfaction.Financial Oversight
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project financial reviews.Drive profitability through accurate job costing, resource planning, and subcontractor management.Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.Strategic Leadership
Participate in executive planning for organizational growth, staffing, and market expansion.Develop long-term strategies to increase revenue, strengthen operations, and improve competitive positioning.Champion company culture, safety initiatives, and high-performance expectations across all teams.Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.10+ years of progressively responsible experience in commercial construction.Proven experience leading large teams and managing multiple commercial projects simultaneously.Prior executive or senior leadership experience within a general contracting environment strongly preferred.Skills & Competencies
Deep knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration.Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.Ability to build trust and credibility with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.Proficiency with construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.).Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills.