Construction Business Unit Leader – New Construction Mission Critical Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Provide high-level oversight for a portfolio of significant, intricate, and prominent projects, ensuring uniform execution and performance.

• Assist Project Executives throughout all project phases, from securing support and project handoff to closeout and warranty.

• Ensure that execution strategies, staffing plans, constructability reviews, and logistics plans are established early and implemented consistently across projects.

• Conduct executive-level project reviews and take action when performance diverges from the plan.

• Maintain complete P&L responsibility for all assigned projects.

• Oversee project forecasting, margin performance, management of contingencies, change strategies, and cash flow.

• Analyze financial performance and guide Project Executives in recovery planning when projects underperform.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture Project Executives.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

• Set clear expectations for performance, accountability, and leadership behaviors.

• Support succession planning, leadership readiness, and long-term talent development initiatives.

• Engage in the hiring, evaluation, and promotion of senior project leadership.

• Ensure the effective use of Project Controls as a function to support execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in industrial or large-scale commercial construction.

• Proven leadership in managing large-scale projects, multi-project portfolios, and teams.

• Demonstrated track record of full P&L accountability.

• Strong understanding of project controls, contracts, and risk management.

• Proven capability to develop senior leaders and high-performing teams.

• Proficiency in construction management and financial reporting software.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities.

• SPMP, PMP, CCM, or equivalent certifications, along with OSHA 30, First Aid / CPR.

• Successful delivery of projects safely, on time, and at or above planned margins.

• Strong utilization of Project Controls as a support system for execution.

• High-performing Project Executives and project teams.

• Strong customer satisfaction ratings and repeat business.

• Predictable outcomes achieved through disciplined execution.

• Vice President of Construction: Oversees Directors of Construction.

• Director of Construction: Manages multiple Project Executives and is accountable for portfolio outcomes.

• Project Executive: Leads project teams and executes individual projects with Project Controls support.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.