Title: VP of Construction (Residential – Field Operations)
Compensation: Competitive base salary + significant profit-sharing bonus
Location: Florida (Relocation required if not local)

About The Job:
Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit for a VP of Construction to join their high-growth residential construction company. Our client is a leading Florida-based structural shell contractor specializing in concrete, block masonry, and framing for national and large regional homebuilders; known for its strong culture, advanced technology, and 30+ year track record.
This role will oversee statewide field operations and lead a large, established team through continued growth. It is an ideal opportunity for a senior construction leader who thrives in high-volume environments, values people-first leadership, and wants to impact an entrepreneurial and nimble organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee statewide field operations across multiple regions
Directly manage Senior Area Managers and indirectly lead a team of 100+ field managers
Drive operational performance across key field metrics including cycle times, budget adherence, and production efficiency
Develop, train, and mentor field leadership teams, including safety and training functions
Partner with executive leadership to monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
Utilize company data and reporting systems to identify trends, issues, and opportunities
Maintain strong relationships with national and regional homebuilder clients and ensure service delivery excellence
Travel regularly throughout the state, maintaining a strong “boots on the ground” presence across job sites

Required Skills:

Extensive leadership experience in large-scale residential construction operations
Experience working with national homebuilders (critical requirement)
Strong field operations background with knowledge of concrete, masonry, and/or framing
Proven ability to lead high-volume production environments (thousands of units annually)
Ability to read and interpret structural plans and construction workflows
Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret operational KPIs and performance metrics
Demonstrated leadership of large, multi-level field teams
Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-management skills
Willingness to travel frequently and maintain a strong field presence

Benefits:

Highly competitive profit-sharing program tied to company performance
Market-aligned base compensation with strong long-term earning potential
Relocation assistance available
Company vehicle provided
Flexible work environment (hybrid with strong field focus)
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to join a high-growth company with strong culture and employee retention

About Lakeside HR Group:
At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success. We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you are not just getting a recruiter; you are getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.
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