Vice President of Operations

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An established and rapidly growing construction company in the Phoenix metro area is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead all aspects of project delivery, team performance, and strategic growth. This is a hands-on executive leadership role with full P&L ownership, reporting directly to the owner.

Vice President of Operations – Compensation & Benefits:

• $200,000 base salary
• Company-provided truck, laptop, and credit card
• PTO
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage included
• Relocation assistance available

Vice President of Operations – Requirements & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial services
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams across operations, project management, engineering, and field services
• Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L responsibility
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead with clarity, structure, and empathy
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Phoenix metro area (on-site leadership required)

Must Haves – Day-to-Day Focus:

• Establish internal structure, streamline communication, and ensure departmental accountability
• Hold project managers and construction teams to clearly defined deliverables and timelines
• Implement systems to improve visibility and coordination across office, field, and leadership
• Collaborate closely with the owner to enable a focused sales and culture strategy
• Serve as a reliable, respected leader who leads by example and earns trust through consistency

Vice President of Operations – Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience in steel construction, PEMB (pre-engineered metal buildings), or structural steel
• Familiarity with construction software platforms (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, or similar)
• Experience scaling operations within companies growing from $25M–$100M+
• Spanish language skills a plus
• KB-1 license or equivalent contractor credentials (not required, but valued)

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 163488

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Neil Lurvey

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