The Vice President of Strategic Development & Construction provides executive leadership across the planning, coordination, and execution of complex commercial construction projects while supporting the strategic growth and advancement of the company's architectural product offerings and project execution capabilities.
This role serves as a key leadership position bridging architecture, engineering, project management, manufacturing, field operations, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of architectural systems, constructability, integrated project delivery, and commercial construction operations, with the ability to lead projects from early design collaboration through successful execution and closeout.
This leader will play a critical role in driving project forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, operational performance, and overall project success while also supporting the continued growth of proprietary architectural systems, evolving market trends, and architect/owner engagement strategies.
The Vice President of Strategic Development & Construction will provide leadership and oversight to ensure projects align with design intent, operational goals, constructability, budget expectations, scheduling requirements, and long-term strategic company objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Construction Oversight
- Provide executive oversight for complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout.
- Lead project forecasting, scheduling oversight, manpower planning, budgeting, operational coordination, and execution strategy.
- Ensure projects remain aligned with financial targets, operational goals, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Assist project managers and field leadership in resolving major project challenges related to constructability, scheduling, coordination, manpower, procurement, and project execution.
- Monitor project performance and support proactive decision-making to protect project profitability, timelines, and operational success.
- Drive consistency and operational excellence through improved project execution standards, systems, communication, and workflows.
Architectural Strategy & Product Integration
- Partner closely with architects, owners, engineers, consultants, and general contractors throughout all phases of project development and execution.
- Provide leadership in the advancement, positioning, and implementation of the company's proprietary architectural systems and product offerings.
- Support design-assist collaboration, constructability review, system application guidance, and architectural detailing coordination.
- Maintain a strong understanding of architectural trends, evolving building systems, market opportunities, and emerging construction technologies.
- Help align product development, construction execution, and architectural design intent to support long-term strategic growth.
- Serve as a technical and strategic resource for complex building envelope and architectural system applications.
Team Leadership & Operational Development
- Mentor and support project managers through leadership, technical guidance, collaboration, and operational oversight.
- Foster a culture of accountability, communication, problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Strengthen coordination between estimating, design, project management, fabrication, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and closeout to improve project flow and reduce operational friction.
- Assist in developing scalable operational systems and processes that improve forecasting, execution, scheduling visibility, communication, and overall project performance.
- Provide executive-level recommendations on project strategy, operational priorities, staffing needs, product development opportunities, and process improvements.
Client & Industry Leadership
- Serve as a trusted executive resource for clients, architects, engineers, owners, and construction partners.
- Lead high-level project discussions, presentations, strategic planning meetings, and coordination efforts.
- Support business development initiatives through relationship-building, industry involvement, and technical leadership.
- Represent the company within the architectural, engineering, and construction community while reinforcing the company's reputation for innovation, execution, and technical expertise.
Key Leadership Expectations
- The Vice President of Strategic Development & Construction is expected to lead with urgency, professionalism, accountability, and a company-first mindset. This individual must be able to see the big picture while also understanding the details that drive successful execution. The role requires a leader who can build trust internally and externally, challenge teams in a positive way, solve problems before they become larger issues, and help strengthen MUZA's position as a trusted architectural metal partner.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial construction, architectural systems, design-build, project management, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of architectural detailing, building envelope systems, constructability, project forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and operational execution.
- Proven ability to lead complex commercial projects through all phases of planning, coordination, and construction.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing high-level project coordination and execution.
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and strategic problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build strong relationships with architects, owners, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
- Proficiency with project management systems, scheduling tools, construction documentation, and technical coordination processes.
- Strong cultural fit with a family-oriented, relationship-driven company that values accountability, teamwork, communication, energy, and customer trust.
