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Vice President, National Construction Programs

United States·Fort Worthexecutive

OtherConstruction

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Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership Lead the successful delivery of assigned national construction programs across multiple markets and geographic regions.

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Responsibilities

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Lead the successful delivery of assigned national construction programs across multiple markets and geographic regions.
Manage portfolios that may include high-volume refresh work, rollout programs, renovations and complex multi-site construction projects.
Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with client expectations.
Design and implement scalable operating systems for project intake, estimating, assignment, procurement, field execution, documentation, closeout and billing.
Establish delivery models appropriate for different project sizes, complexities and client requirements.
Establish operating standards, accountability measures and performance metrics across assigned programs.
Monitor project throughput, cycle time, backlog aging, closeout and billing readiness.
Develop regional subcontractor and field-leadership capacity to support national execution.
Ensure adequate leadership, project-management, field and subcontractor capacity before accepting additional program volume.
Proactively identify and mitigate project, operational, client and organizational risks.
Drive corrective actions and lessons learned across repeatable project types and national programs.

Own the P&L performance of the assigned portfolio.
Manage forecasting, WIP reporting, estimates at completion, margin performance, cash flow, contingency and risk.
Ensure accurate monthly cost-to-complete forecasting at both the project and portfolio levels.
Establish early-warning thresholds for margin fade, schedule delays, unapproved changes, aging receivables and closeout exposure.
Measure program performance by client, project type, geography and delivery model.
Lead buyout strategy, change management and financial-risk mitigation.
Partner with Enterprise Project Controls to maintain consistent reporting and forecasting standards.
Drive achievement of revenue, gross-margin, cash, backlog and operational objectives.
Convert operating improvements and lessons learned into increased profitability and predictability.

Lead and develop Directors, Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and program-support teams.
Recruit, coach, mentor and retain high-performing construction talent.
Create clear accountability, decision authority and performance expectations throughout the organization.
Build an operating structure that allows leaders to manage through others rather than personally solving every project issue.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional growth and operational excellence.
Build leadership bench strength and succession plans within the assigned portfolio.
Partner with Field Operations to forecast superintendent and regional field-leadership requirements.
Support structured onboarding, training and development for project-management and field personnel.
Maintain reasonable spans of control and identify organizational-capacity constraints before they affect project delivery.

Maintain executive-level relationships with assigned strategic clients.
Develop and execute annual account plans for major client programs.
Lead regular executive business reviews addressing delivery, financial performance, risks, opportunities and client satisfaction.
Identify opportunities to expand geographically, add services and increase Sevan’s share of client programs.
Convert strong project execution into repeat work and expanded client relationships.
Partner with Business Development, Preconstruction and executive leadership to support strategic pursuits and client expansion.
Participate in presentations, contract negotiations, program startups and sales-to-operations turnover.
Support the development and maintenance of a healthy, profitable backlog within the assigned portfolio.
Ensure that new opportunities align with Sevan’s capabilities, capacity, risk tolerance and financial objectives.

Partner with Field Operations, Safety and Quality to ensure consistent execution across all projects.
Ensure project-specific safety and quality requirements are incorporated into program planning and delivery.
Reinforce compliance with quality-control plans, hold points, inspections and documentation requirements.
Ensure subcontractors meet Sevan’s safety, quality, insurance and performance standards.
Participate in significant incident, quality and operational investigations.
Ensure corrective actions and lessons learned are implemented throughout applicable programs.
Maintain strong compliance with contractual, licensing and regulatory requirements across multiple states.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field preferred; equivalent progressive construction leadership experience will be considered.
Approximately 12–15 years or more of progressive commercial construction or general contracting experience.
Demonstrated advancement through operations leadership roles such as Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, Director, Regional Operations Manager or Vice President.
Demonstrated responsibility for approximately $30 million–$50 million or more in annual construction volume, with accountability for financial and operational results.
Experience managing mixed portfolios ranging from high-volume work orders and refresh projects of approximately $35,000 to complex projects of $5 million or more.
Experience delivering multiple concurrent construction projects and programs across multiple states.
Experience leading portfolios involving hundreds of annual work orders or projects strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success leading through Directors, Project Executives, Senior Project Managers or equivalent multi-level leadership structures.
Strong financial and operational management experience, including:
- P&L management
- WIP and EAC reporting
- Cost-to-complete forecasting
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Margin management
- Buyout strategy
- Change management
- Cash-flow management
- Billing and collections
- Risk and contingency management
Demonstrated ability to build scalable operating systems and standardized delivery processes.
Strong client-facing, communication, negotiation and executive-leadership skills.
Experience in retail, grocery, convenience store, fuel, restaurant, rollout, renovation or multi-site commercial construction.
Experience with both repeatable program work and more complex commercial construction preferred.
Experience developing regional subcontractor networks and managing geographically dispersed project teams.
Thorough understanding of multi-state contractor operations, licensing requirements and compliance.
Experience with Procore and modern estimating, scheduling, subcontractor-prequalification and project-control platforms.
Experience with BuildingConnected, TradeTapp, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or comparable systems preferred.
General Contractor licensing experience and familiarity with multi-state licensing requirements preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally approximately 30–50%.

What We Offer

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At Sevan, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

✓Live Our Values: Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.

✓Champion Key Initiatives: Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.

✓Inspire and Lead: Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choices—you’ll have a voice in shaping the future.

✓Set the Standard: Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.

✓Grow With Us: Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands-on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co-ops.

✓Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7-Eleven.