VP of Real Estate & Construction (July 2026)

Curo Pet Care•San Francisco, CA

45d

About The Position

Curo Pet Care is a rapidly scaling, privately owned veterinary hospital platform seeking an experienced, high-accountability leader to own and scale its real estate and construction function. The Vice President of Real Estate & Construction leads Curo's entire construction and development function across a national, multi-market portfolio. Reporting directly to the CEO as a member of the executive team, the VP owns the full capital program, carrying P&L-level accountability for the portfolio's construction budget and building the internal team that delivers ground-up and renovation projects on time, on budget, and to a consistent, high-quality standard. The role involves hiring and developing the construction team, owning capital planning, and serving as the executive accountable for the speed and quality of Curo's construction. While real estate functions like site diligence and lease execution are included, the primary focus is on construction delivery and organizational leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in real estate development or construction project management
Proven experience leading multiple concurrent ground-up commercial projects
Strong expertise in budgeting, scheduling, contract negotiation, and risk management
Demonstrated success delivering projects within tight cost and schedule constraints
Experience managing national vendor networks preferred
Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Smaretsheet, Procore), and familiarity with design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp)
Strong communication skills with ability to operate at executive and field levels
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, veterinary, or medical office construction experience is a plus
Experience working in the veterinary or healthcare industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Build, hire, and lead Curo's internal construction and development team as the portfolio scales nationally.
Set the organizational structure, roles, and hiring plan needed to support Curo's growth targets.
Mentor and develop team members; establish the standards, processes, and playbook the function runs on.
Serve as the executive accountable to leadership for construction delivery across all markets.
Carry P&L-level accountability for the portfolio's construction and capital budget.
Own capital planning across the national portfolio—prioritizing spend against growth targets and forecasting the multi-market pipeline.
Develop and manage project-level and portfolio-level financial reporting for the executive team and board.
Hold full responsibility for cost, schedule, and financial performance; ensure all budget deviations are pre-approved and documented.
Direct all construction projects from feasibility and planning through close-out and turnover across a national portfolio.
Oversee multiple concurrent builds across markets, holding partners and teams to schedule and budget.
Maintain strict cost discipline and change order control.
Manage relationships with architects, engineers, designers, expeditors, and consultants.
Lead bidding processes, contractor selection, and contract negotiations across diverse jurisdictions.
Refine Curo's facility design standards and development playbook to enable rapid, repeatable openings.
Ensure brand consistency, operational efficiency, and scalability in all builds.
Oversee site diligence, lease execution, and landlord coordination that feed the construction pipeline.
Coordinate work letters, tenant improvement allowances, and delivery conditions to protect project timelines and budgets.
Hold full accountability for capital project financial performance across the portfolio.
Anticipate, mitigate, and manage construction, entitlement, and site delivery risks.
Ensure all budget deviations are pre-approved and documented.
Provide clear executive-level reporting on cost, risk, occupancy, and schedule.
Oversee permitting, approvals, Certificates of Occupancy, and inspections across multiple jurisdictions.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes.
Maintain OSHA safety compliance and enforce site safety standards.
Ensure adherence to healthcare-related facility requirements where applicable.
Serve as the primary face of Curo during project meetings with doctors, partners, landlords, and vendors.
Build and lead an internal real estate and construction function as the portfolio scales.
Develop and maintain strong subcontractor, general contractor, and vendor relationships nationally.
Coordinate internal stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and maintain timelines.
Mentor and develop internal team members within the real estate and construction function.