Job Description Job Description
VP of Construction / Director of Construction
Location: Matthews / Charlotte, NC
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Compensation: $140,000-$200,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-Time Executive Leadership
About the Opportunity
Leeds Professional Resources is partnering with an established and growing construction services organization in the Charlotte, NC area to identify an experienced Vice President of Construction / Director of Construction.
This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for a results-driven construction executive with extensive experience overseeing plumbing and mechanical construction operations, leading high-performing teams, managing complex projects, and driving operational excellence and profitability.
The selected leader will play a critical role in overseeing construction operations, strengthening project execution, developing leadership talent, and supporting the organization's continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Operations & Executive Leadership
- Provide strategic and operational oversight of construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
- Lead project managers, superintendents, field supervisors, and construction personnel to ensure successful project delivery.
- Establish operational goals, performance standards, and accountability across construction teams.
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term growth strategies.
- Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation, subcontractor coordination, and project scheduling.
Project Execution & Financial Performance
- Direct multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Maintain accountability for project profitability, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Review project budgets, estimates, change orders, and financial reporting to identify risks and opportunities.
- Implement operational improvements that increase efficiency, productivity, and margins.
- Support estimating, bidding, contract negotiations, and preconstruction planning.
Team Development & Operational Excellence
- Recruit, mentor, and develop construction leadership and field management teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to project delivery, profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve communication, and strengthen project management practices.
Client & Business Relationships
- Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, developers, subcontractors, vendors, and key stakeholders.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for project challenges, contractual matters, and client concerns.
- Collaborate with business development and estimating teams to evaluate opportunities and support sustainable growth.
- Represent the organization professionally throughout the Charlotte construction market.
Qualifications
Required
- 10+ years of progressive construction management experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
- Proven experience leading large-scale construction operations, preferably within commercial plumbing, mechanical contracting, or related specialty construction.
- Strong understanding of construction project management, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional construction teams.
- Experience overseeing financial performance, operational budgets, and project profitability.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of construction safety standards, building codes, and industry best practices.
- Ability to work onsite in the Matthews / Charlotte, NC area.
Preferred
- Prior experience as a VP of Construction, Director of Construction, Director of Operations, or Senior Construction Operations Manager.
- Background in commercial plumbing, mechanical systems, or MEP construction.
- Experience scaling construction operations within a growing organization.
- Established relationships within the Charlotte-area construction market.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Familiarity with construction management software, financial reporting tools, and project scheduling systems.
Compensation & Career Opportunity
- Base Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Executive-level leadership opportunity with significant operational responsibility.
- Opportunity to influence organizational growth, project execution, and long-term business strategy.
- Collaborative environment with direct interaction with senior leadership.
Apply Today
If you are an accomplished construction leader with a track record of delivering profitable projects, developing strong teams, and driving operational performance, we encourage you to apply.
Leeds Professional Resources is conducting this search on behalf of our confidential client.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.
Reach out to Bella Garcia on Linkedn for immediate consideration.
Leeds Professional Resources is an equal opportunity recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding career opportunities.
