Vice President of Operations

Wharton-Smith - Sanford, FL

Full-time - Senior

Sanford, FL

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Vice President of Operations at Wharton-Smith will lead the Commercial Construction Business Units, ensuring competitiveness and profitable growth while fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment among team members. This role emphasizes operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic planning to drive success across all commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Steer the Commercial Construction Business Units towards success and operational excellence.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration and empowerment among team members.
• Drive continuous improvement in all operational areas of the business.
• Run key business unit meetings, ensuring metrics are set and met.
• Assist in developing strategic and tactical goals and drive them to completion.
• Create and manage data and analytic processes to support operational goals.
• Contribute to the creation of meaningful metrics and drive accountability.
• Support total customer experience and resolve problems effectively.
• Act as a mentor and confidant in decision-making processes.
• Ensure the organization focuses on learning and reinforcing success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in a related role as an Operations Manager for a Commercial Construction Company with revenue of $1B+.
• Strong leadership skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Strategic and tactical thinker with mental acuity to solve problems quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Process-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and drive profitable growth.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with hardware and software tools for data-driven decisions.
• Experience leading teams in the construction industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $139K - $176K per year.