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A Vice President of Engineering is responsible for providing leadership in planning, establishing and directing all aspects of the company's engineering policies, objectives and initiatives based on product and profitability goals. Responsible for supplying and maintaining adequate resources for Engineering functions in the pursuit of the company's strategic goals and operational plans.
$243,582 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Vice President of Construction at MKL Careers Vice President of Construction at MKL Careers in Poway, California Posted in 2 days ago.
Type:
full-time Vice President - K-12 Construction (San Diego)
Location:
San Diego, CA Reports to: President /
Regional CEO Employment Type:
Full-Time About the Role Our client, an established general contractor with a strong presence in the San Diego market, is seeking a Vice President to lead and grow their K-12 public school construction program. This is a senior executive role with full P&L ownership of the region's K-12 business line - overseeing project delivery, client relationships, and business development strategy. The ideal candidate has deep San Diego County K-12 experience, established relationships with local school districts and DSA, and a proven track record building and scaling a public education construction program. Key Responsibilities Own P&L responsibility for the K-12 business line across San Diego County. Set and execute strategic growth plans for the region's public education construction program. Serve as the senior executive relationship holder for San Diego-area school districts, county offices of education, and related public agency clients. Lead pursuit strategy for new K-12 work, including delivery method selection (lease-leaseback, design-build, hard bid, CM-at-risk) and teaming decisions. Oversee a portfolio of Project Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents delivering active K-12 projects. Navigate DSA approval, funding mechanisms (Prop 39/51, developer fees, GO bonds), and public bidding/procurement requirements specific to California K-12 construction. Represent the company at district board meetings, community outreach events, and industry functions. Partner with preconstruction, estimating, and marketing teams on proposals, shortlists, and district interviews. Build, mentor, and retain a strong bench of K-12-focused project leadership talent. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and district capital planning cycles to inform pursuit strategy. Report on business line performance, pipeline, and forecasts to executive leadership. Qualifications 15+ years of construction industry experience, including significant senior leadership time in K-12 public school construction in California. Established relationships with San Diego County school districts, DSA representatives, and the local subcontractor community. Deep knowledge of DSA processes, public funding mechanisms, and public agency procurement/delivery methods. Proven track record of P&L ownership and growing a construction business line. Demonstrated success leading and developing senior project leadership teams. Strong executive presence - comfortable presenting to district boards, superintendents, and c-suite leadership. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). Willingness to be based in or relocate to San Diego.