Vice President of Field Operations

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Vice President of Field Operations. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work inCentral, FL.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Vice President of Field Operations provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for all field operations across the Company’s Operation Business Units. This role supports General Superintendents in executing their responsibilities, including partnering with Vice Presidents, Directors, and Operations leadership on field staffing, workforce planning, and manpower allocation across multiple projects and regions.

The Vice President of Field Operations ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of self-performed and subcontracted work from preconstruction through project completion. This position maintains visibility into project accounting, cost projections, Project Cost Analyses (PCA), labor performance metrics, and schedule execution. As a member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Field Operations drives field excellence, operational consistency, workforce development, and continuous improvement while safeguarding profitability, client satisfaction, quality standards, and safety performance throughout the Business Units.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all field operations across Business Units to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
• Support General Superintendents, Area Superintendents, and Project Superintendents in resolving field issues and meeting project requirements.
• Conduct project site visits, audits, and milestone reviews to assess performance, provide guidance, and promote operational consistency.
• Partner with Business Unit leadership to forecast labor, equipment, and project scheduling needs.
• Maximize allocation of manpower, tools, and equipment across active projects.
• Maintain awareness of project accounting, cost projections, Project Cost Analyses (PCA), labor performance metrics, and schedule performance.
• Review field cost and productivity data to identify risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support preconstruction efforts through site logistics reviews, constructability input, schedule planning, and estimate reviews.
• Assist project teams in determining the most efficient means and methods of construction.
• Enforce Company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements across all job sites.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee field quality expectations to ensure work meets or exceeds client, design, and industry standards.
• Mentor, coach, and develop field leadership teams to support employee growth, advancement, and retention.
• Partner with General Superintendents and Operations leadership to maintain a trained, qualified, and productive workforce.
• Support succession planning and workforce development initiatives for future field leadership positions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Participate in critical meetings with clients, design teams, and project stakeholders as needed.
• Collaborate with Finance and Business Unit leadership to monitor financial performance, productivity, and margin protection.
• Support post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to annual business planning, operational forecasting, workforce planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Integrate technology and innovative construction practices to improve field performance, communication, and project delivery.
• Support equipment planning, utilization, repairs, and maintenance strategies with internal equipment and operations teams.
• Partner with Business Development and Preconstruction teams to support project pursuits, client presentations, and operational planning efforts.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual superintendent and field leadership meetings across Business Units.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of progressive construction experience with demonstrated success delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a Project Superintendent, General Superintendent, Director of Operations, or comparable construction leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects, field teams, and operations across diverse project types.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee General Superintendents and field leadership personnel to ensure efficient operations and successful project outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, project execution, workforce coordination, and field management practices.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills with the ability to develop field leaders and support high-performing construction teams.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, subcontractors, and field personnel while maintaining operational efficiency and accountability.
• Strong organizational, strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex operational challenges.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Executive Leadership, Business Unit leadership, General Superintendents, Safety, Human Resources, Preconstruction, and Operations teams.
• Ability to coordinate across departments to support project teams, operational objectives, and company-wide initiatives.
• Current safety training in trenching and excavation, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour certification required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• LEED Accreditation or other sustainability-related credentials preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard computer systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and provide leadership across multiple projects and geographic locations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment.
• Availability to work a full-time, exempt schedule during standard business hours, with flexibility for extended hours, evenings, and weekends based on project demands and business needs.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout company operating regions, with travel requirements of up to 90% depending on project locations and operational needs.
• Valid driver's license required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings.  (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

RECRUITER POLICY:

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to a Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.Wharton-Smith, Inc.will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Wharton-Smith, Inc. employee is authorized to bind Wharton-Smith, Inc. to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.