Your new company:

HAYS are partnered with a non-profit organization in the DC metro area looking to hire a Vice President of Construction to help fuel their continued growth and delivery of new residential homes. This newly established role is designed to lead and develop a high-performing construction team, with accountability for delivering projects efficiently, safely, and to a high standard of quality. The position emphasizes cultivating strong subcontractor and volunteer engagement while ensuring that construction efforts produce meaningful, lasting impact within the communities served.

The successful candidate is a purpose-driven leader with a strong background in construction with a high preference for professionals coming from a residential homebuilder background. Commercial construction candidates will also be considered. Great position for a Vice President to bring creativity to a role, develop and optimize systems, lead high-performing teams, and scale operations in a way that supports long-term growth and mission delivery.

Your new role:

Partner closely with the President, leadership team and the Board to shape strategy and growth within the construction department.
Translate mission-driven goals into clear, actionable construction and development plans.
Drive strong collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and execution.
Foster a culture centered on accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.
Lead all residential construction efforts from start to finish, including new build and renovation programs.
Deliver projects on time, on budget, within defined contracts, to high-quality standards.
Maintain a steady pipeline of work through effective planning and scheduling.
Manage budgets, costs, and financial performance with strong fiscal discipline.
Ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maintain a strong safety culture across all operations.
Build relationships with municipalities, development partners, subcontractors and community stakeholders.
Introduce innovative building practices to improve efficiency and sustainability.
Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing construction team.
Support employee growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Promote meaningful volunteer engagement and recognize their contributions.

What you’ll need to succeed:

15+ years of progressive construction experience working for a construction general contractor. Open to professionals currently in a Project Manager, Construction Manager, Director, Executive or Vice President roles.
Deep expertise in construction operations and project delivery, with a strong preference for residential homebuilding; candidates with commercial construction backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
Proven ability to successfully deliver high-volume, concurrent projects, including both new construction and renovation, while maintaining quality, schedule, and cost targets.
Experienced leader with 5+ years managing and developing high-performing teams of superintendents and/or project managers, with direct accountability for performance, coaching, and talent growth.
Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, subcontractor coordination and scheduling.
Experience working in or with nonprofit, community development, or volunteer-driven environments.
Commitment, passion and interest to the values and mission of the organization.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or Business Management highly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction/project management systems.
Live and are accessible to the organization office, stakeholder meetings and projects across the DC, MD and VA. This is a 5 days on-site position.

What you'll get in return:

Base salary in the range of $170,000 - $200,000 - assessed on experience and skill set.
Bonus Incentive Program based on project volume delivery.
Hybrid work schedule.
Majority company-paid insurance benefits including comprehensive Healthcare, Dental and Vision Packages.
401K Plan with a company match.
4 weeks starting PTO plus 14 Holidays.
Flexible Spending Account.
Life and Disability Insurance coverage.
EAP and Wellness programs.

Next Steps:

If you have interest in this Vice President of Construction position and meet the criteria as set out in the above section, please click apply and submit a resume for review. You can also call Scott Kinson directly on 202-470-0641 to discuss this opportunity.

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