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Vice President of Operations

A leading player in the residential construction space is looking for a visionary operations executive to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth across a multi-regional homebuilding organization. This individual will shape and elevate the operational strategies that fuel high-volume, high-quality residential construction while empowering regional leaders to scale performance.

This is an opportunity for a strategic builder-of systems, teams, and business process excellence. Join an organization where your leadership will influence hundreds of homes annually and where customer satisfaction, operational integrity, and margin optimization are mission-critical.

This Role Offers:

• Strategic leadership in a high-growth, multi-regional construction organization.
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and influence over operational direction.
• Competitive compensation package with full benefits and performance-based incentives.
• A strong culture focused on innovation, integrity, and leadership development

Focus:

• Design and lead the operational blueprint that guides all purchasing and construction activities across multiple markets.
• Define corporate-level strategies that enhance scalability, cost-efficiency, and quality assurance across the platform.
• Align regional execution with long-term business goals while championing innovation and technology adoption in field operations.
• Partner with regional heads to implement best-in-class practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and executive coaching to high-potential leaders, ensuring robust succession planning.
• Oversee operational KPIs and lead quarterly business reviews focused on macro-level improvements.
• Lead cost management initiatives, ensuring vendor compliance with company standards while negotiating fair and competitive pricing.
• Develop and enforce procurement strategies that maximize value and reduce operational waste.
• Build a scalable vendor partnership model that promotes collaboration and long-term alignment.
• Standardize operational processes and develop training protocols to drive consistency across all sites.
• Promote high-quality customer experiences through innovative scheduling, quality inspections, and safety programs.
• Ensure continuous refinement of tools, systems, and documentation to support evolving business needs.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, embedding the organization's core values into operational practices.
• Lead initiatives that enhance the work environment and encourage a high-performance, purpose-driven culture.
• Serve as an advisor to senior leadership on market trends, construction methodologies, and organizational improvements.

Skill Set:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in residential construction operations, with exposure to both purchasing and vertical construction leadership.
• Proven track record in designing and scaling operational frameworks across geographically dispersed teams.
• Expertise in labor cost optimization, supplier management, and budget control.
• Experience leading training and onboarding functions across technical and operational disciplines.
• Deep understanding of construction field operations, safety programs, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Familiarity with CRM, ERP systems, and cloud-based project management platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or a related field required.
• A process-oriented leader with a bias for scalable solutions.
• A people-first mindset focused on empowering and developing teams.
• Strategic thinker with executive presence and strong communication skills.
• Experience in scattered-site homebuilding is a major plus.

About Blue Signal:

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