VP of Construction in Nashville

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Vice President of Construction will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and execution of all construction and capital project initiatives across Base Facilities operations. This executive leader is responsible for developing and implementing construction strategies that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, safety, quality, and financial objectives. The VP will oversee a portfolio of new construction, renovations, infrastructure improvements, facility upgrades, and expansion projects while leading internal teams and managing relationships with contractors, consultants, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned construction executive with extensive experience managing complex, multi-site projects, developing high-performing teams, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide construction strategies aligned with company goals and long-term growth plans.
• Lead capital planning, project prioritization, and facility expansion initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on construction trends, market conditions, and industry best practices.

Construction & Project Management

• Oversee all phases of construction projects, including planning, design, procurement, budgeting, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Establish standardized project management processes, reporting structures, and performance metrics.
• Monitor project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual capital construction budgets.
• Review and approve project estimates, contracts, change orders, and expenditures.
• Drive cost control initiatives while maintaining project quality and schedule requirements.
• Evaluate project financial performance and provide executive-level reporting.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop construction, project management, and facilities teams.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance goals and succession planning strategies for key team members.
• Recruit and retain top talent within the construction organization.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Negotiate major construction contracts and service agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, facilities, finance, procurement, and executive leadership teams.
• Serve as the executive representative for construction-related initiatives and stakeholder communications.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety across all construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Establish quality assurance and quality control standards for all projects.
• Drive risk management initiatives and maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience.
• 8+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale construction operations.
• Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar capital projects and portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen and executive presence.

• Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline).
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, or LEED accreditation.
• Experience supporting multi-site facility portfolios.
• Experience leading construction initiatives within industrial, commercial, mission-critical, or institutional environments.