Vice President of Construction - Virginia Beach, VA

We are partnered with a residential construction company to find a hands-on, forward-thinking Vice President of Construction to lead residential construction operations. This critical leadership role will serve as the president’s right hand, overseeing day-to-day construction activities, driving project execution, ensuring quality, and developing the team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong residential construction experience and the desire to grow into a long-term leadership role.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in residential homebuilding, excellent organizational and leadership skills, and a desire to be part of a growing, team-oriented company. This role is primarily office-based, with regular visits to active job sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all active residential construction projects, each with a dedicated superintendent and team.

  • Manage project scheduling, quality control, site coordination, and warranty

  • service to ensure homes are delivered on time, on budget, and to company standards.

  • Collaborate closely with the President on strategic planning, operations, and company growth initiatives.

  • Review and interpret site plans, budgets, and construction schedules.

  • Ensure field staff are held accountable for performance, compliance, and timelines.

  • Support the hiring, training, and development of construction personnel.

  • Act as a liaison between the office and job sites—ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.

  • Promote a culture of professionalism, safety, and high performance across all sites.

  • Participate in reviewing and refining construction processes for improved efficiency.

  • Occasionally assist with reviewing estimates, but will not be primarily responsible for estimating.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree is required (construction management, civil engineering, business, or a related field).

  • 7+ years of progressive residential construction experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in the homebuilding process, including site development and field coordination.

  • Proven experience in scheduling, quality assurance, and team management.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

  • Willingness to be in the office full-time with regular visits to job sites.

  • Strong long-term career ambitions with interest in company leadership succession.