10+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial construction or general contracting.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven track record in leading teams and driving profitable growth.
Experienced in P&L management, operational leadership, and business development in commercial contracting.
Strong grasp of construction processes including estimating, project delivery, and risk management.
Familiarity with construction ERP and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Autodesk).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Civic Elite's strategic vision.
Drive sustainable revenue growth and market expansion.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
Build and strengthen relationships within the construction industry.
Lead negotiations and strategic opportunities that drive customer satisfaction.
Provide executive leadership in project management, safety, and operations.
Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Benefits
Competitive compensation package and annual incentive opportunity.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with opportunities for growth.
Paid time off and parental leave policies.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Student loan assistance program.
Employee assistance program and additional voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Role: Vice President (General Contracting)
Location: Grandview, Missouri
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
Develop and deliver the strategic vision for Civic Elite.
Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and service offerings.
Position Civic Elite for long-term success and increased enterprise value.
Business Development & Client Relationships
Build and strengthen relationships with owners, developers, architects, engineers, and industry partners.
Lead key pursuits, presentations, negotiations, and strategic opportunities.
Drive customer satisfaction and repeat business through exceptional service and execution.
Serve as a visible ambassador for Civic Elite within the construction industry and local communities.
Operational & Financial Leadership
Provide executive leadership across estimating, preconstruction, project management, field operations, safety, and support functions.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
Maintain accountability for P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, backlog management, cash flow, and financial results.
Foster a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
People & Culture
Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
Build high-performing teams and develop future leaders.
Champion a culture grounded in respect, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and safety.
Lead organizational change and support the continued growth and development of the business.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial construction, general contracting, or related industries.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success leading teams and driving profitable business growth.
Previous responsibility for business unit performance, P&L management, backlog growth, operational leadership, and business development within a commercial general contracting environment.
Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery, estimating, preconstruction, scheduling, contracts, procurement, and risk management.
Experience leveraging construction ERP, project management, reporting, and business intelligence platforms such as Penta, Plexxis, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft 365, or similar systems.
Strong financial acumen and the ability to use data to drive decision-making and performance.
Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building organizations, developing people, and driving results.
Competitive compensation package, annual incentive opportunity, and eligibility for ownership programs subject to plan terms.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid parental leave, life insurance, disability coverage, student loan assistance, employee assistance program, and additional voluntary benefits.
