VP of Construction

Powerhouse Retail Services LLC•Crowley, TX

About The Position

POWERHOUSE is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Construction to expand, lead, and oversee large-scale commercial construction projects across its portfolio. This executive will be responsible for project execution, financial performance, operational efficiency, and team leadership, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. The role will shape construction operations, drive strategic growth, and build processes and teams to support the company’s long-term success. The successful candidate will operate at both strategic and project levels, leading complex commercial renovations and high-performing teams while taking ownership of results. This role partners with executive leadership on business development and growth, provides portfolio and financial reporting, and serves as an executive point of contact for critical project matters and escalations.

Requirements

Significant progressive experience in commercial construction, with a demonstrated record of success leading large and complex construction projects.
Experience overseeing large commercial, industrial, or government remodel and renovation projects valued between $5 million and $75 million per project.
Proven experience in a senior construction leadership role.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining financial, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
Strong understanding of construction estimating, budgeting, scheduling, contracts, procurement, change orders, subcontractor management, and project closeout.
Experience leading and developing project management and field operations teams.
Demonstrated financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, cost controls, and project profitability.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, building systems, applicable codes, safety regulations, and quality control practices.
Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and executive decision-making skills.
Ability to identify operational challenges, make sound business decisions, and drive accountability across teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Ground-up construction experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the construction portfolio, providing strategic direction and accountability for project delivery, operational performance, profitability, and execution.
Direct large-scale projects through planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, execution, safety and compliance, and closeout.
Establish and monitor project budgets, forecasts, margins, cash flow, and financial performance; identify risks, manage cost exposure, and protect profitability.
Lead, mentor, and develop project executives, project managers, superintendents, and other construction personnel; set expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders; serve as an executive contact for critical matters and escalations.
Ensure projects are resourced and delivered according to schedules, contractual requirements, and client expectations; address delays, coordination challenges, and resource constraints.
Champion safety, quality, and accountability, ensuring compliance with building codes, contractual requirements, site-specific safety standards, and regulatory obligations.
Identify and mitigate risks involving cost, schedule, scope, labor, subcontractor performance, and compliance; resolve complex construction and contractual challenges.
Develop and implement consistent construction processes, reporting standards, project controls, and performance metrics to improve portfolio efficiency, predictability, and execution.
Partner with executive leadership on business development, project opportunity evaluation, operational capacity assessment, and sustainable growth strategies.
Oversee estimating, constructability reviews, scope development, scheduling, procurement planning, and transitions from preconstruction to field execution.
Report portfolio performance, financial results, project risks, staffing needs, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.