Vice President Operations

Company DescriptionRT Western, based in San Francisco with an additional location in Stockton, has been a leading construction company in Northern California for over 20 years. Specializing in the installation of commercial and residential doors, frames, hardware, millwork, casework, and construction cleaning services, RT Western has built a reputation as a trusted trade partner. The company also provides supply-only options for doors, frames, and hardware, leveraging key relationships with manufacturers like Allegion and Assa Abloy. With a focus on quality and industry expertise, RT Western caters to a wide range of construction needs across the region.VP of Operations — RT WesternNorthern California (On-site / Hybrid)RT Western is hiring a VP of Operations to run end-to-end delivery across three divisions at a fast-growing specialty subcontractor.This is the senior operating role in the company, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as the #2 leader across the business. You will own revenue, gross margin, and execution across 50+ active projects and a 25-person team.What You’ll OwnFull operational leadership across multiple divisions (Division 8, Final Clean, Division 6/10/12)Division-level P&L, project margin, and delivery performanceWeekly operating cadence across estimation, project management, and field operationsStaffing decisions, escalation management, and project recovery when neededBuilding and coaching a high-performing leadership bench (Directors + ICs)Cross-functional alignment with BD, systems/tech, and executive leadershipStandardizing processes, metrics, and reporting across the businessWhat We’re Looking For10+ years in commercial construction operations5+ years in a senior leadership role (VP, COO, GM, or equivalent)Experience in a specialty subcontractor environment (Div 8, 6, 10, 12 or adjacent trades preferred)Proven track record owning P&L across multiple projects or business unitsExperience managing both high-volume portfolios (50+ projects) and more complex buildsStrong command of estimation, PM, and field operations as an integrated systemComfortable with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, and construction ERPsProcess-driven, data-driven, and highly accountableWhy This RoleTrue #2 leadership role with direct CEO exposureOpportunity to scale operations without breaking systemsHigh ownership, real accountability, and meaningful impactWork across both high-volume and complex divisionsBuild and shape the operating system of a growing companyHow to Apply (Required)To be considered, you must complete our application form:https://wheat-dracorex-c1b.notion.site/3794f7d740d54a6e95600be66474fe2f?pvs=143Important:Submitting your resume via LinkedIn alone is not sufficient.We only review candidates who complete the application form.The form is designed to help us understand your operating experience and leadership approach upfront. It takes ~10–15 minutes to complete.