VP of Project Delivery - East

Tarkett Sports•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tarkett Sports Construction Central, a trusted partner in design-build and sports construction, is seeking a Vice President of Project Delivery – East Region to support its team. This leadership role, based in Indianapolis, will report to Jake Jackson. The Vice President of Project Delivery – East Region is the operational leader responsible for driving project execution, operational consistency, customer satisfaction, and long-term regional growth throughout the East Region. This role will initially provide direct oversight of select strategic projects while building scalable systems, accountability, and operational excellence across the region. Tarkett Sports Construction Central is part of Tarkett Sports, a company known for challenging the status quo and pioneering innovations in sports construction and surfacing. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions and have been trusted at every level, from professional stadiums to local community venues, with over 80,000 installations worldwide. The company is comprised of experts in architectural design, full-scope construction, and a wide range of sports surfacing solutions including artificial turf, running tracks, post-tension concrete, hybrid grass surfaces, and gymnasium and fitness flooring.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction, project delivery, operations, or a related industry.
Proven experience leading multiple project teams across geographically dispersed regions.
Demonstrated success managing large-scale construction operations, project portfolios, and regional growth initiatives.
Experience working within design-build, sports construction, commercial construction, or related project-based environments preferred.
Exceptional operational leadership and strategic planning abilities.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing margins, forecasting, and project performance.
Proven ability to lead organizational change and implement scalable operating systems.
Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and developing future leaders.
Strong customer relationship management and executive communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding of project delivery, scheduling, staffing, labor planning, and construction operations.
Experience with project financial management, forecasting, and operational performance metrics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of project execution throughout the East Region.
Directly manage select strategic projects during the transition and growth phase of the region.
Ensure projects are properly planned, staffed, and operationally prepared before mobilization.
Establish and implement best practices that drive consistency across Project Managers and Superintendents.
Develop scalable systems and processes that improve execution quality and operational performance.
Drive accountability throughout project teams to ensure successful project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
Foster strong collaboration between Project Managers and field leadership teams.
Ensure alignment regarding project scope, schedules, labor planning, resource allocation, and customer commitments.
Develop performance expectations and accountability standards across operational teams.
Identify and resolve operational disconnects that impact project execution and profitability.
Improve forecasting accuracy and communication between office and field operations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, school districts, municipalities, and strategic customers.
Ensure operational execution consistently aligns with customer expectations and commitments.
Lead the resolution of project escalations and customer concerns.
Support customer retention initiatives and strengthen long-term client relationships.
Partner with business development and preconstruction teams to ensure seamless project transitions.
Support strategic growth initiatives throughout the East Region.
Assist in expanding relationships within school districts, municipal markets, architectural firms, and general contractor networks.
Support the development and execution of turnkey and bundled project opportunities.
Ensure regional growth strategies are operationally sustainable, scalable, and profitable.
Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term operational planning and market expansion initiatives.
Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks impacting profitability.
Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to improve labor planning, production tracking, operational readiness, and change order management.
Implement project review processes and job readiness standards that improve operational discipline.
Drive initiatives focused on margin protection, labor productivity, and execution efficiency.
Reduce operational surprises through proactive planning, reporting, and accountability measures.
Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and emerging operational leaders.
Promote a culture of accountability, communication, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Strengthen leadership capabilities across the East Region.
Build a scalable organizational structure that supports future growth and operational excellence.
Develop succession planning and leadership bench strength throughout the region.