Vice President of Construction

I'm partnered with a rapidly growing, $500M+ Design Build General Contractor in the Chicagoland area looking to identify a Vice President of Construction Operations to join the executive leadership team.This is a rare opportunity to step into a true second in command leadership role, acting as the President's right hand and overseeing the day to day construction operations of one of the Midwest's most respected builders.The company has built a strong reputation across light industrial, commercial, multifamily, healthcare, education and corporate interiors, delivering projects ranging from $1M to $75M in value. With a strong backlog, long standing client relationships and ambitious growth plans, they are looking for an operational leader capable of helping scale the business to the next level.This person will oversee a team of 30+ across Operations, Project Management and Field Leadership while helping shape company strategy, operational performance, hiring initiatives and long term growth plans.Key Highlights:Executive leadership position with direct visibility to ownership and company strategyClear path toward a future COO positionOversight of all day to day construction operations across multiple business unitsLead, mentor and grow high performing operational and field teamsInfluence company growth strategy, staffing plans, operational systems and client relationshipsOpportunity to help scale an already established $500M business into its next phase of growthDiverse project portfolio across multiple sectors and delivery methodsStrong reputation in the Chicago construction market with repeat clients and long term pipeline stabilityEntrepreneurial, high performance culture without excessive corporate bureaucracyCompensation & Benefits:$250,000 - $300,000 base salaryExecutive bonus structureVehicle allowance/company vehicleFully covered family health insuranceLong term executive growth opportunity into COO level leadershipPTO + executive level flexibilityStrong retirement benefitsHigh level autonomy and ability to make a real impact on the businessOpportunity to shape the future direction of a major Midwest contractorThe ideal background would likely include senior operational leadership experience within a General Contractor or Design Build firm, overseeing multiple project teams and complex project portfolios at scale.