What does a construction VP of Operations typically oversee?
The scope varies by employer and may include project delivery, regional teams, workforce planning and operating practices. We establish the specific remit before recruiting.
On standard fee agreements.
Direct-search construction recruiting
Construction VP of Operations Recruiters
Recruit construction VPs of Operations who can lead people, project delivery and operating systems across a contractor or construction portfolio.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
Construction HeadhuntersWe don't post jobs. We headhunt.
- Elite construction recruiters
- No fee unless you hire
- Local and 100% travel candidates
- GCs, developers and construction managers
Start the search
Tell us who you need.
Share the essentials. We will follow up to understand the work, the team and the person who will make a difference.
No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.
The search brief
A VP of Operations connects company strategy with the teams delivering construction work. We recruit operations leaders for contractors and builders who need accountable oversight across projects, markets and people.
A direct route to the right hire
How it works.
- 01
Tell us the role
Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.
- 02
We send vetted candidates
We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.
- 03
Pay only if you hire
A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.
Our approach
Operations leadership across projects
We recruit VPs of Operations responsible for project execution, workforce planning, standards and operating performance. The search defines how the role works with project executives, field leaders and company ownership.
Our approach
Assess the operating scope
We learn the portfolio, business units, geographic reach and decision rights attached to the position. Candidate conversations focus on how they have supported teams, addressed delivery constraints and built repeatable operating practices.
Our approach
Travel requirements are part of the brief
Operations roles may involve multiple offices, active sites or traveling teams. We clarify the expected presence in each market and consider local leaders as well as candidates willing to travel.
The people behind the work
Roles we focus on.
- VP of Operations
- Vice President of Construction Operations
- Chief Operating Officer
- Regional Operations Executive
- Director of Operations
- Construction Operations Leader
Representative searches
Sample Positions Filled.
The kind of construction leadership we know how to find.
- VP of Operations, Ground-Up Commercial, Texas
- Vice President of Construction Operations, Heavy Civil, Florida
- Regional Operations Executive, Industrial, Ohio
- VP of Operations, Specialty Trades, California
- Construction Operations Leader, Healthcare, New York
- Director of Operations, Multifamily, Georgia
- VP of Operations, Utility Construction, Virginia
- Traveling Operations Executive, Retail Rollouts, Arizona
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Find the right connection.
Good questions
Frequently asked questions.
How do you assess operations candidates?
We discuss the candidate's leadership across projects, teams and operating functions. We compare that experience with the employer's portfolio, structure and expectations.
Do you recruit VPs of Operations for specialty contractors?
Yes. We work on operations searches for general contractors and specialty construction businesses. The role brief reflects the trade, customer base and organization.
Can you find operations leaders who will travel?
Yes. Our network includes local operations leaders and candidates willing to travel for a role. We confirm the geographic scope and travel pattern with the employer.
How much does a construction recruiter cost?
The signed recruiting agreement establishes the fee and search terms. For a standard contingency search, no professional fee is due unless we place a candidate you hire.
Do you approach passive VP candidates?
We combine our candidate network with direct outreach to experienced construction operators. We discuss interest and role fit before presenting a candidate.
Start a conversation
Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.
We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.
From the field, ready now
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. Introductions are handled privately by our team.
How it works
A direct path to the right construction hire.
Construction recruitment is all we do. We are construction recruitment experts for GCs, developers, CMs and owners hiring field and office talent.
Tell us who you need
Share the position, location, and essential requirements. We will clarify the brief with you.
We headhunt construction talent
Our experts map the market and directly approach relevant professionals, including people not looking at job postings.
Meet a focused shortlist
We qualify experience and interest before presenting candidates with useful context for your decision.
Relocation and travel
Relocation Placements
Over the last few years we've filled more and more positions with candidates willing to relocate on their own, or with minimal initial relocation help from the client. We always fill with local candidates when possible. But relocation placements are a specialty of ours, and we know how to make them work for clients who are committed to filling the position.
Placement protection
12-month replacement guarantee
On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.
Extended coverage applies to eligible placements billed and paid at the full standard fee under the signed client recruiting agreement.
Three-Month Free Replacement
If a placement billed and paid at the full standard fee separates for a qualifying reason within the first three months, Construction Headhunters will conduct one replacement search for the same or substantially similar position at no additional professional recruiting fee.
Months Four Through Twelve: Half-Fee Replacement
If the hire separates during months four through twelve, the client receives one replacement at half the standard professional fee. Applies only to original placements billed and paid at the full standard fee.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.
What does the 12-month replacement guarantee include?
On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.