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Vice President of Construction

Jobot

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$175,000–$250,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Backlog Prioritization, Business Development, Construction, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Employee Retention, Healthcare, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Multitasking, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today
An established Chicago contractor is hiring a Vice President of Construction to lead project execution and regional growth.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Don Seawall
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Salary: $175,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-capitalized commercial general contractor with an established Chicago footprint is hiring a Vice President of Construction to lead project execution and regional growth. This role sits at the executive table and is responsible for translating strategy into results across multiple project teams.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has built teams, run complex jobs, and understands how to scale operations in a competitive Chicago construction market.

Why join us?

This is a long-term leadership opportunity with real influence over people, process, and project outcomes in Chicago.

Comp & Benefits
  • Executive-level base salary with bonus and long-term incentive opportunity
  • Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
  • Full benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and PTO


Job Details

Responsibilities
  • Lead all construction operations across the Chicago region, including superintendents, project managers, and field leadership
  • Set standards for project execution, safety, quality, and schedule performance
  • Partner closely with preconstruction, estimating, and business development to support backlog growth and win strategy
  • Provide executive oversight of multiple projects simultaneously, from precon through closeout
  • Develop and mentor senior field leaders and project executives
  • Drive accountability around cost control, forecasting, staffing plans, and risk management
  • Act as a senior presence with owners, developers, and key trade partners

Background
  • 15+ years of progressive construction experience with a commercial GC or CM
  • Prior experience as a VP, Director of Construction, Project Executive, or Senior Operations leader
  • Track record overseeing large-scale commercial projects (ground-up and/or complex renovations)
  • Strong understanding of self-perform vs. subcontracted work in the Chicago labor market
  • Proven ability to build teams, retain talent, and develop future leaders
  • Comfortable operating at both the executive and field levels

Projects & Markets
  • Commercial, healthcare, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use projects
  • Typical project sizes ranging from mid-seven figures to $100M+
  • Core work focused throughout the Chicagoland market


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About the Company

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Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

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