VP Of Construction Operations

VP Of Construction Operations Bridge Tower Properties

LLC - 5.0

Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $200,000 - $225,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Residential construction project management Construction warranty administration Bachelor's degree Cost analysis Construction industry experience Construction team management Estimating construction project budgets Negotiating purchasing contracts Managing teams in a construction management role Construction subcontract management Warranty issues management Managing projects Stakeholder relationship building Senior leadership Full Job Description Bridge Tower is a vertically integrated real estate company focused on Build-to-Rent and Build-for-Sale communities, delivering over 400 new homes per year with plans to grow beyond 600 homes annually. We operate across land acquisition, development, construction, leasing, sales, and property management, allowing our team to be involved in every stage of bringing a community to life. We are growing quickly and are seeking a Vice President of Construction Operations to lead residential construction, preconstruction, purchasing, estimating, product execution, and field performance across multiple Texas markets. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced residential construction leader who can manage today's production while building the scalable operating platform we need for the next phase of growth. The Vice President of Construction Operations will lead residential construction operations across Bridge Tower's Build-to-Rent, Build-for-Sale, and third-party general contracting work. This role will oversee construction performance, purchasing strategy, preconstruction readiness, trade partner execution, field operations, cost control, safety, quality, warranty feedback, and residential product execution. Reporting to the managing partners, this position will work closely with finance, construction finance, land development, sales, leasing, property operations, and company leadership. Direct reports will initially include the Director of Construction and Purchasing Manager, with broader oversight of estimating, purchasing, field construction, warranty coordination, and related construction operations. As Bridge Tower continues to scale, this role will also help shape the future structure of our preconstruction function. This is not a maintenance role for an already-finished system. This person will be expected to improve how we build, strengthen how teams work together, and prepare Bridge Tower for continued growth across product types, markets, and future out-of-state expansion. Construction Operations & Field Performance Lead residential construction operations across multiple markets, communities, and product lines Own on-time delivery, field execution, cycle-time performance, start accuracy, schedule adherence, and backlog conversion Establish and manage a KPI-driven operating cadence for construction performance, rather than relying on reactive field management Determine and drive build schedules that optimize community performance across Build-to-Rent, Build-for-Sale, and other build projects Identify performance gaps and implement corrective action plans to improve schedule, quality, cost, and field consistency Preconstruction, Product Design & Operational Readiness Oversee preconstruction, estimating, and operational release of projects into construction Ensure complete bid packages, accurate project estimates, reliable scopes of work, bid schedules, proposals, and permit readiness Guide residential product design and architectural variety, including floor plans, elevations, facades, materials, and streetscape considerations, so communities remain attractive, marketable, cost-conscious, and operationally buildable Drive value engineering, plan optimization, and constructability review to improve margin without creating unnecessary field complexity Ensure preconstruction decisions support clean handoffs to field teams and realistic execution in active communities Purchasing, Trade Partners & Cost Control Direct purchasing strategy across trade partners, materials, scopes, and construction-related services Assist in negotiation of subcontractor agreements, vendor pricing, contract terms, and cost-control initiatives Ensure bids are handled impartially and vendors are held accountable for pricing, performance, quality, responsiveness, and capacity Monitor construction costs, including budgets, EPOs, variance trends, and trade pricing Develop methods to control cost without compromising build quality, safety, customer experience, or long-term asset performance Safety, Compliance, Quality & Warranty Maintain and improve construction policies, procedures, and field standards to optimize safety and performance Ensure construction operations maintain required licensing, permits, insurance, documentation, and operational controls Oversee OSHA, EPA, code, safety, and process compliance across all communities Build a quality feedback loop between construction, warranty, purchasing, estimating, and field leadership Oversee warranty performance at the operational level, ensuring strong customer service, prompt support, root-cause analysis, and financially responsible outcomes Leadership, Cross-Functional Partnership & Growth Build, coach, and hold accountable the construction organization, including construction, purchasing, estimating, and field leaders Act as a positive leader and team player, fostering strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners Partner closely with finance, construction finance, land development, sales, leasing, property operations, and executive leadership Translate underwriting assumptions, community launch timing, volume goals, and product strategy into executable construction and purchasing plans Standardize operating procedures, market-launch playbooks, trade relationships, start sequencing, reporting, and scalable processes to support future growth What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree required, preferred in a related field such as Construction, Business Administration, or Architecture. 10+ years of progressive residential construction experience, including significant leadership responsibility Significant leadership experience with a production builder, regional builder, or high-growth residential platform Experience overseeing construction operations across multiple communities, product lines, or markets Strong understanding of preconstruction, purchasing, estimating, scopes of work, bid packages, vendor negotiations, budgets, permits, and field execution Ability to improve cycle time, schedule adherence, cost control, safety, quality, and warranty outcomes Experience leading directors, managers, or multi-layer construction teams Strong financial and operational judgment, with the ability to connect field execution to margin, underwriting, and community performance Practical understanding of residential product design, elevations, facades, value engineering, and constructability Ability to lead through systems, accountability, communication, and trust, not just urgency Comfort working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where processes are improving as the company grows Strong relationship-building skills with field teams, trade partners, executives, and cross-functional peers What Success Looks Like Construction schedules are realistic, visible, and actively managed Communities are delivered on time, on budget, and with consistent quality Preconstruction, purchasing, estimating, and field teams operate from clear scopes, clean handoffs, and reliable budgets Trade partners are held accountable for pricing, performance, quality, and capacity Product decisions balance marketability, architectural variety, cost, and buildability Safety, compliance, documentation, and field procedures are consistent across communities Warranty trends are used to prevent repeat issues, reduce downstream cost, and improve customer experience Construction leaders are coached, supported, and held accountable Bridge Tower has a stronger operating platform capable of supporting 600+ homes per year, future market expansion, and multiple residential strategies Compensation & Benefits Base salary range of $200,000 - $225,000 , plus performance-based bonus 15 Days of PTO Paid Holidays Company Paid Medical, Vision, Dental Coverage 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match Life Insurance, Base & Supplemental Short Term Disability Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance We are growing quickly and are seeking a Vice President of Construction Operations to lead residential construction, preconstruction, purchasing, estimating, product execution, and field performance across multiple Texas markets. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced residential construction leader who can manage today's production while building the scalable operating platform we need for the next phase of growth.