Vice President of Construction
JOB_53986381184712Job type
PermanentLocation
Washington DC and surroundingProfession
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
$170K - $200K base plus bonus and benefits.
VP of Construction to join a Non-Profit to help scale their Residential Construction Division.
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.
- Company paid insurance benefits including comprehensive Healthcare, Dental and Vision Packages.
- Retirement Plan with a match.
- 4 weeks starting PTO plus Holidays.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- 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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Vice President of ConstructionJOB_539863811847122026-06-102026-09-09
Talk to Scott Kinson, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Washington DC, 4040 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 700BTelephone: 2024700641JOB_53986381184712