Vice President - Commercial

Caddell Construction•Columbus, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Commercial provides strategic leadership and oversight for multiple construction projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives, financial targets, and operational excellence. The role supports business growth and scaling while fostering accountability, safety, and quality. The position is based out of Caddell’s Woodstock, Georgia office and requires 25–50% travel. It reports to the Senior Vice President of Commercial Construction. The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on operational expertise, directing construction operations and project teams, overseeing financial and contract performance, supporting client relationships and business development, and working with executive management on strategic initiatives and special assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a similarly related field.
At least 15 years of experience as a project manager or higher.
Excellent technical and management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of applicable construction processes and procedures.
Strong client relations skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Deep understanding of the “Caddell Way” and prior experience demonstrating its beliefs.

Responsibilities

Lead overall construction operations across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to design, budgets, schedules, and company standards.
Implement best practices and optimize project execution strategies to drive operational excellence.
Make decisions in high-level project planning, risk management, and execution.
Support business growth through talent acquisition, leadership development, and strategic workforce planning.
Set expectations and enforce accountability for safety, financial performance, schedule adherence, and quality.
Expand client relationships, market positioning, and new business development opportunities.
Oversee project financials, including contract management, subcontractor agreements, billings, and profitability analysis.
Ensure accurate monthly financial reporting and proactively address project risks.
Serve as a senior liaison with clients, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve challenges and support successful outcomes.
Oversee key client and project pursuits in alignment with company growth strategies.
Ensure adherence to company policies, client requirements, and industry standards.
Provide executive direction on project planning, scheduling, mobilization, and construction management.
Oversee project bidding and preconstruction efforts to improve competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Work with executive management on strategic initiatives and high-priority projects.
Lead special assignments as directed by the executive team.