Vice President of Operations

Evermont Group is hiring a Vice President of Operations for a premier Mid-Atlantic commercial builder. The role is a senior leadership position focused on driving operational excellence in project delivery, profitability, and scalable growth across a diversified construction portfolio.

• Provide strategic and day-to-day operational leadership for all projects within assigned business units.
• Partner with business unit leadership to align execution with financial targets, growth objectives, and operational priorities.
• Oversee execution from preconstruction through closeout to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize key performance indicators (safety, schedule adherence, profitability, client satisfaction) and implement corrective/improvement actions.
• Forecast workload and resource needs and collaborate with preconstruction to support capacity planning.
• Lead, mentor, and retain high-performing operational teams (Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Executives).
• Champion operational consistency, risk mitigation strategies, and technology adoption to enhance execution.
• Cultivate client and trade partner relationships, resolve escalated issues, and ensure superior project outcomes.
• Represent the company in industry forums, networking events, and client engagements.

• Experience: 15+ years in commercial construction with at least 5 years in senior operational or project leadership roles.

• Operational expertise: Proven track record leading multi-project execution with strong safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.

• Leadership: Experience scaling teams, developing talent, and driving accountability across project delivery functions.

• Client & stakeholder management: Strong relationship management skills with ability to secure repeat business and deliver high client satisfaction.

• Communication: Exceptional strategic communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Preferred education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• Strong job tenure with leading ENR general contractors.

• Location: Full time in the D.C. metro region (not remote).

• Compensation: Competitive base salary in the $200k–$250k range.

• Relocation: Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidates.

• Role scope: Executive leadership influence and decision-making authority; opportunity to scale operational systems and drive strategic growth.

• Team/Backing: Leadership of a high-caliber operational team and strong financial backing to scale and pursue larger projects.