Vice President of Field Operations

Wharton-Smith•Sanford, FL

22h

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Field Operations willing to work in Central Florida. This executive role provides leadership and strategic oversight for field operations across the Company’s Business Units. The position supports General Superintendents and partners with Vice Presidents, Directors, and Operations leadership on field staffing, workforce planning, and manpower allocation across multiple projects and regions. The Vice President ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of self-performed and subcontracted work from preconstruction through project completion. The role maintains visibility into project accounting, cost projections, Project Cost Analyses (PCA), labor performance metrics, and schedule execution. As a member of the executive leadership team, the position advances field excellence, operational consistency, workforce development, and continuous improvement while supporting profitability, client satisfaction, quality standards, and safety performance across the Business Units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
At least 20 years of progressive construction experience, with demonstrated success delivering large-scale construction projects.
At least 10 years of experience as a Project Superintendent, General Superintendent, Director of Operations, or in a comparable construction leadership role.
Proven experience managing multiple construction projects, field teams, and operations across diverse project types.
Demonstrated ability to oversee General Superintendents and field leadership personnel to support efficient operations and successful project outcomes.
Strong knowledge of construction operations, project execution, workforce coordination, and field management practices.
Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills, including the ability to develop field leaders and support high-performing construction teams.
Experience coordinating multiple projects, subcontractors, and field personnel while maintaining operational efficiency and accountability.
Strong organizational, strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to address complex operational challenges.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate with Executive Leadership, Business Unit leadership, General Superintendents, Safety, Human Resources, Preconstruction, and Operations teams.
Ability to coordinate across departments to support project teams, operational objectives, and company-wide initiatives.
Current safety training in trenching and excavation, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
Current OSHA 30-Hour certification.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard computer systems.
Ability to manage competing priorities and provide leadership across multiple projects and geographic locations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment.
Availability for a full-time, exempt schedule during standard business hours, with flexibility for extended hours, evenings, and weekends based on project demands and business needs.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout company operating regions, up to 90% depending on project locations and operational needs.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

LEED Accreditation or other sustainability-related credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee field operations across Business Units to support safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
Support General, Area, and Project Superintendents in resolving field issues and meeting project requirements.
Conduct project site visits, audits, and milestone reviews to assess performance, provide guidance, and promote operational consistency.
Partner with Business Unit leadership to forecast labor, equipment, and project scheduling needs.
Optimize allocation of manpower, tools, and equipment across active projects.
Monitor project accounting, cost projections, Project Cost Analyses (PCA), labor performance metrics, and schedule performance.
Review field cost and productivity data to identify risks, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
Support preconstruction through site logistics reviews, constructability input, schedule planning, and estimate reviews.
Help project teams determine efficient construction means and methods.
Enforce Company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements across job sites.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Oversee field quality expectations to ensure work meets or exceeds client, design, and industry standards.
Mentor, coach, and develop field leadership teams, supporting employee growth, advancement, and retention.
Partner with General Superintendents and Operations leadership to maintain a trained, qualified, and productive workforce.
Support succession planning and workforce development for future field leadership positions.
Maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
Participate in critical meetings with clients, design teams, and project stakeholders as needed.
Collaborate with Finance and Business Unit leadership to monitor financial performance, productivity, and margin protection.
Support post-project reviews and use lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
Contribute to annual business planning, operational forecasting, workforce planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
Integrate technology and innovative construction practices to improve field performance, communication, and project delivery.
Support equipment planning, utilization, repairs, and maintenance strategies with internal equipment and operations teams.
Partner with Business Development and Preconstruction teams on project pursuits, client presentations, and operational planning.
Coordinate and facilitate annual superintendent and field leadership meetings across Business Units.