Vice President/Project Executive

S+B James Construction

$175K — $250K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in construction operations, preconstruction, or business development
  • Proven leadership experience within the AEC or related industry
  • Strong understanding of Education and/or Healthcare construction sectors
  • Demonstrated success in business development and revenue growth
  • Experience building and scaling teams and operations
  • Established network and presence in the San Diego market

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the San Diego regional business unit with full P&L responsibility
  • Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives aligned with company objectives
  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align regional and company-wide goals
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including early-stage client engagement
  • Oversee all phases of construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout
  • Ensure compliance with DSA regulations and requirements
  • Drive performance related to schedule, budget, safety, and quality
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks
  • Implement best practices, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and consistency
  • Lead and support pursuit strategies, including RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off, sick days, and wellness days
  • Paid holidays
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Company-sponsored community events
  • Recruiting referral bonuses
  • Company credit card
  • Phone allowance
  • Annual holiday party with hotel accommodation
Full Job Description
What we are looking for

We are a growing organization seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Vice President / Project Executive (VP/PX) to lead and expand our presence in the San Diego market. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving regional growth, cultivating strong client relationships, and leading high-performing teams, with a focus on the Education and Healthcare sectors. The ideal candidate will bring strong local relationships, a strategic mindset, and the ability to both win work and successfully deliver it while growing the business from both a client and team perspective.

Location
  • San Diego, CA


Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead and grow the San Diego regional business unit with full P&L responsibility
  • Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives aligned with company objectives
  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align regional and company-wide goals
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including early-stage client engagement

Operations & Project Oversight
  • Oversee all phases of construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout
  • Ensure compliance with DSA regulations and requirements
  • Drive performance related to schedule, budget, safety, and quality
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks
  • Implement best practices, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and consistency

Business Development
  • Lead and support pursuit strategies, including RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews
  • Drive business development efforts within the Education and Healthcare markets


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in construction operations, preconstruction, or business development
  • Proven leadership experience within the AEC or related industry
  • Strong understanding of Education and/or Healthcare construction sectors
  • Demonstrated success in business development and revenue growth
  • Experience building and scaling teams and operations
  • Established network and presence in the San Diego market
  • Proven track record of securing work through RFQs/RFPs and relationship-based pursuits
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a business
  • Valid driver's license


Compensation
  • Full-Time
  • Salary Range: $175,000/year - $250,000/year (based on experience)


Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off, sick days, and wellness days
  • Paid holidays
  • Discretionary bonus program
  • Company-sponsored community events
  • Recruiting referral bonuses
  • Company credit card
  • Phone allowance
  • Annual holiday party with hotel accommodation

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