Senior Vice President of Construction

Raymond Search Group • Baltimore, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A family-run, self-funded, vertically integrated multifamily owner-developer in Baltimore is hiring a Senior Vice President of Construction to lead its in-house general contracting division. The company also operates its own property management company and has an award-winning portfolio of high-rise towers and transit-oriented mid-rise developments. This is an owner-side executive role focused exclusively on the company’s portfolio, not third-party contracting or owner’s-representative consulting.

The successful candidate will take operational, financial, and executive accountability for the construction division, reporting directly to ownership. The role leads preconstruction and design input, project delivery, division-wide systems and processes, and the development of construction leadership. The position is the organization’s top construction leadership role and offers an earned path toward long-term equity or LTI participation as a long-tenured executive transitions into retirement.

Requirements

• Experience leading an in-house general contracting division or construction group within a vertically integrated multifamily owner-developer.
• Delivered both high-rise steel and concrete multifamily projects and wood-frame mid-rise podium or wrap projects.
• Managed several complex multifamily developments of $75 million or more concurrently.
• Deep regional roots, active trade relationships, and project history across the Mid-Atlantic, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, DC, Delaware, and Virginia.
• Strong preconstruction and estimating background, with a track record of building accurate budgets before drawings are complete.
• Experience building or modernizing operational systems, workflows, and software standards such as Procore, Yardi, or equivalent platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Professional written communication skills and a detail-driven, hands-on, low-ego leadership style.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Procore, Yardi, or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house general contracting division and assume its operational, financial, and executive accountability.
• Lead preconstruction and provide design input for upcoming developments, shaping budgets, constructability, and schedules.
• Directly manage and mentor senior construction leaders and hold project teams accountable for fee, schedule, safety, and quality across the portfolio.
• Modernize and standardize division processes, written communications, preconstruction models, and project management technology.
• Represent the company alongside ownership with municipal leaders, architects, public partners, and Mid-Atlantic trade partners.
• Maintain relationships with regional subcontractors and support trade respect and accountability on project sites.
• Protect project financials, budget discipline, and job-costing precision from schematic design through final closeout.
• Build a structured succession path and develop junior project leadership.

Benefits

• $300,000–$400,000 base salary, calibrated to executive experience.
• Performance bonus plan of 15% to 30%, with stated total cash potential of $345,000–$520,000+.
• Long-term incentive (LTI) equity-equivalent plan designed for long-term executive retention.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Executive vehicle allowance or company vehicle options, plus technology/phone allowance.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified Mid-Atlantic candidates committing to the Baltimore area.
• Earned path toward long-term equity/LTI participation.

What This Job Offers

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