VP of Projects (Construction)

Job description

About the role We are seeking a driven and results-oriented VP of Projects (Construction) to lead our ~$30M construction business unit at Leo Facility Services. You will own the P&L, drive growth and profitability, and lead a team delivering projects across rollouts, remodels, buildouts, and ground-up construction. This is a highly visible leadership role that demands strategic vision and decisive, hands-on execution. What you’ll do: - Own the portfolio P&L: revenue, GM%, cash (billing/collections), and overhead to plan. - Model work ethic and ownership: be visible on sites, tackle issues early, and set a high bar for pace and quality. - Govern WIP, invoicing milestones, and AR aging; drive AR >60 reduction and claim resolution. - Deliver a programmatic playbook for roll-outs: scope control, site readiness gates, standardized closeout. - Enforce baseline schedules and cost controls; apply earned-value and variance reviews to keep projects on plan. - Own stage-gates from feasibility and precon through execution, punch, handover, and documentation. - Maintain risk registers (permitting, site access, supply chain); prequalify vendors; ensure regulatory compliance. - Serve as executive...