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.
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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.
For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
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 basics. We will call to talk through the job.
No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.
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For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.
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
Hiring examples
Examples of roles we recruit.
Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.
- 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.
Book a 15-minute employer callFor employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.
Public candidate profiles
Available now in construction.
Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.
How it works
How we fill your job.
Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.
Tell us who you need
We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.
We find and speak with candidates
We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.
You meet the strongest matches
You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.
We help you complete the hire
We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.
Relocation and travel
Location is part of the search.
We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.
Placement protection
Candidate replacement guarantee
How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?
We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.
Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.