Vice President of Construction and Strategic Projects

Compass Group • Redmond, WA

41d • $220,000 - $240,000

About The Position

The Vice President of Construction and Strategic Projects provides executive leadership for the organization's strategic project portfolio, capital projects, architecture and engineering functions, information technology operations, logistics, workplace development, and digital transformation initiatives. The role establishes and executes long-term strategies that align physical infrastructure, technology platforms, operational capabilities, and business objectives.

A member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President reports directly to the Senior Vice President and leads multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and technology professionals. The position oversees capital planning, technology modernization, AI integration, workplace infrastructure, and operational improvement, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget, and with measurable business impact.

The role also oversees the PMO, engineering, architecture, capital projects, IT, and AI modernization; leads capital project planning and delivery; sets technology and AI strategy and governance; manages strategic initiatives, budgets, and resources; and develops teams and organizational capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing large-scale projects, engineering functions, technology operations, and business transformation initiatives.
• At least 7 years of experience leading managers, project teams, engineers, and technical professionals.
• At least 15 years of construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital project portfolios, technology organizations, and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of capital project management, engineering, architecture, construction management, and workplace infrastructure.
• Advanced understanding of IT operations, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, technology modernization, and digital transformation.
• Experience implementing AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technology solutions.
• Knowledge of project portfolio management, change management, organizational transformation methodologies, procurement, supply chain, logistics, and operational excellence principles.
• Executive presence and ability to influence and drive enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Exceptional strategic planning and business acumen, and strong financial management and budgeting expertise.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary teams and deliver large-scale capital, technology, and operational projects.
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree, MBA, Engineering Management degree, or another related advanced degree.
• Kitchen construction experience.
• Executive-level experience overseeing commercial kitchen construction, renovation, and capital improvement initiatives, with a strong understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, certifications, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the Project Management Office, Engineering, Architecture, Capital Projects, Information Technology, and AI modernization functions.
• Establish strategic priorities, annual objectives, and long-term roadmaps supporting organizational growth and operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional teams in planning, designing, implementing, and delivering enterprise initiatives, and advise executives on infrastructure, technology, operations, and capital investment strategies.
• Lead capital project planning, design, engineering, construction, renovation, and workplace development initiatives.
• Work with clients and their contracted vendors on projects aligned with Compass scope; direct engineers, architects, project managers, consultants, contractors, and vendors through project delivery.
• Establish project governance, capital planning standards, engineering practices, and construction management protocols; oversee project budgets, schedules, procurement, risk mitigation, and quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and company requirements; develop long-range facility and infrastructure modernization strategies.
• Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, systems, applications, cybersecurity, support services, technology investments, vendors, budgets, service standards, and performance metrics.
• Establish the technology vision, roadmap, and governance framework; direct technology implementations, system integrations, platform enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
• Drive enterprise data management, reporting, and analytics capabilities, ensuring technology supports business operations and strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute the AI and automation strategy; identify opportunities involving AI, machine learning, generative AI, and automation.
• Establish AI governance, risk management, security, compliance, and responsible-use standards; oversee implementation and scaling of AI-enabled solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, customer experience, decision-making, competitiveness, and innovation.
• Lead a portfolio of strategic projects across operations, technology, facilities, engineering, and business transformation; establish project methodologies, governance, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Prioritize projects and resources, monitor milestones, budgets, timelines, and business objectives, and communicate performance, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, evaluate investments through ROI analysis and business cases, steward resources, and forecast resource and staffing needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, architects, technology professionals, analysts, and logistics personnel; set performance standards and accountability measures.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, and build succession plans and capabilities for future growth.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Company vehicle lease or allowance
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off, varying by site and state
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
• May be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws

What This Job Offers

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