Executive Vice President of Construction

Elmington • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Elmington is comprised of multiple locations and lines of business that are operated as their own living, breathing corporation. They have income and expenses, debt and a bottom line - all of which we will look to you to help optimize through your role. Along with this responsibility comes a very high level of expectations. We are asking you to be an integral part of a multi-million-dollar company. As the leader in single family rental communities, Elmington Residential offers residents a place to call home: a home with exceptional design features, privacy, walkability, and a maintenance-free experience. The Executive Vice President of Construction is a pivotal role responsible for crafting and executing the overarching strategy and vision for both construction and operations teams. This individual will drive the attainment or surpassing of established operational goals to align with divisional business objectives while ensuring strict adherence to company protocols and the attainment of exceptional customer service standards of safety, scheduling budget management, and quality assurance. Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Vice President of Construction is a pivotal role responsible for crafting and executing the overarching strategy and vision for both construction and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business, Real Estate or related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a senior leader in construction or real estate development, with a focus on multifamily residential projects preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; significant field experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role with direct P&L responsibility.
• Single-family residential construction experience is required, preferably including both detached homes and townhomes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in the $15M to $50M range, with accountability for schedule, budget, and quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience building and enforcing a competitive bid process.
• Candidates must be able to speak to how they structure procurement, expand their trade bench, and make award decisions.
• Experience directly supervising field construction managers and coordinating with an in-house purchasing function.
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to read and manage a job cost report, evaluate change orders critically, and produce accurate cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Excel.
• High integrity and professional conduct, with a track record of straightforward communication and decisions that hold up to scrutiny.

Nice To Haves

• multifamily residential projects preferred
• significant field experience in lieu of degree will be considered
• preferably including both detached homes and townhomes

Responsibilities

• Oversee all active construction projects from groundbreaking through final delivery, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality on projects ranging from $15M to $50M.
• Direct and support a field team of Construction Managers and an Assistant Construction Manager, ensuring clear expectations, consistent site standards, and proactive problem resolution.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager on buyout strategy, ensuring all scopes are competitively bid, contracts are executed on time, and procurement aligns with project schedules.
• Conduct regular project reviews and site walks, identifying schedule risks, quality deficiencies, or budget exposures early and driving corrective action before they become material issues.
• Enforce rigorous QA/QC standards specific to single-family residential construction, including inspections at critical milestones (foundation, framing, MEP rough-in, pre-drywall, final).
• Partner with the development team on design reviews, constructability analysis, and value engineering to ensure projects are buildable, code-compliant, and within budget before vertical construction begins.
• Review and validate construction budgets, preliminary schedules, and bid packages in coordination with the Purchasing Manager prior to project launch.
• Participate in project kickoff with development to align on scope, phasing strategy, and delivery milestones.
• Lead a competitive, merit-based bid process for all scopes of work, requiring a minimum number of qualified bidders on every trade package and making award decisions based on price, qualifications, and demonstrated performance, not tenure alone.
• Continuously expand the approved subcontractor and supplier bench, actively recruiting new trades capable of meeting Elmington's quality, schedule, and pricing standards.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance on an ongoing basis; hold partners accountable to contract terms and replace underperformers when necessary.
• Negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders that clearly define scope, schedule, quality expectations, and consequences for non-performance.
• Maintain a zero-compromise safety culture across all job sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure all projects are permitted, inspected, and closed out in compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to drive operational excellence across all areas of business, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and maximizing efficiency and profitability.
• Meet or exceed established operational goals to fulfill divisional business plans, continuously optimizing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to project teams to ensure adherence to safety protocols, scheduling requirements, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Oversee financial aspects of operations, including budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis, to drive cost effective decision-making and resource allocation.
• Identify and onboard new vendors and trades to bid on projects, ensuring alignment with quality and cost standards, and maintaining positive relationships with existing partners.
• Generate regular reports on operational performance, financial projections, and project status updates, and communicate effectively with executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies, proactively addressing any potential risks or issues.

Benefits

• We foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table.
• We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success.
• With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive