VP of Construction

Position Overview

POWERHOUSE is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Construction to expand, lead, and oversee large-scale commercial construction projects across its portfolio. This executive will be responsible for project execution, financial performance, operational efficiency, and team leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. We’re looking for a forward-thinking leader who is excited to make their mark on a growing company by shaping its construction operations, driving strategic growth, and building the processes and teams that will support its long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Operations & Executive Leadership: Lead and oversee the construction portfolio, providing strategic direction and accountability for project delivery, operational performance, profitability, and overall execution.
• Project Oversight: Direct large-scale projects, overseeing project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, execution, safety and compliance, and closeout.
• Financial & Business Performance: Establish and monitor project budgets, forecasts, margins, cash flow, and financial performance. Identify risks, manage cost exposure, and implement strategies to protect profitability.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop project executives, project managers, superintendents, and other construction personnel. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards across teams.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other key stakeholders. Serve as an executive point of contact for critical project matters and escalations.
• Scheduling & Execution: Ensure projects are properly resourced and executed according to established schedules, contractual requirements, and client expectations. Proactively address delays, coordination challenges, and resource constraints.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Champion a culture of safety, quality, and accountability. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, contractual requirements, site-specific safety standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Risk Management & Problem Resolution: Identify and mitigate project risks related to cost, schedule, scope, labor, subcontractor performance, and compliance. Lead resolution of complex construction challenges and contractual issues.
• Process Improvement & Standardization: Develop and implement consistent construction processes, reporting standards, project controls, and performance metrics to improve efficiency, predictability, and execution across the portfolio.
• Business Growth & Strategic Planning: Partner with executive leadership to support business development, evaluate project opportunities, assess operational capacity, and develop strategies for sustainable growth.
• Preconstruction & Project Handoffs: Provide oversight during estimating, constructability reviews, scope development, scheduling, procurement planning, and transition from preconstruction to field execution.
• Executive Reporting: Communicate portfolio performance, financial results, project risks, staffing needs, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.