Executive Vice President, Construction

As the Executive Vice President, Construction you are responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the ECS construction division. You will define and drive divisional objectives, ensure exceptional client satisfaction through best-in-class project delivery, cultivate high-performing teams, champion safety, and uphold operational excellence across all projects and regions. You will be responsible for understanding the evolving market, regional construction needs, and identifying and securing new revenue opportunities.

Guided by the Equity ECS mission and vision, you will foster a culture rooted in Equity ECS’s core values and execute with a relentless focus on risk management, reputation, and long-term, profitable growth.

In this role, you will serve as a strategic partner and relationship builder for clients, ECS leaders, vendors, and internal stakeholders alike. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities/Execution:

Divisional Leadership & Strategy

• Shapes, communicates, and continually refines the long-term vision for the ECS construction division.
• Develops and presents strategic and operational plans, including measurable performance goals aligned with company objectives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key clients, understanding their long-term goals and ensuring ECS solutions align with their expectations.
• Identifies and drives cross-selling opportunities with other Equity service lines and expands value-add construction offerings.
• Monitors industry trends and competitive strategies, proactively implementing initiatives that strengthen ECS’s market position.
• Evaluates ECS culture and engagement levels; implements strategies that strengthen team cohesion, accountability, and morale.
• Maintains a deep understanding of divisional financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and factors impacting profitability.
• Sets clear expectations and performance goals that support achieving financial targets while delivering high-quality results.
• Directs process-improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, enhance consistency, and elevate overall project execution.
• Ensures successful execution of all projects through active oversight of client satisfaction, job cost control, staffing, productivity, documentation, risk management, quality assurance, and safety compliance.
• Works with Operations leader to address short- and long-term staffing needs and identifies strategic hires that strengthen the division’s capabilities and competitive advantage.
• Actively participates in Equity leadership meetings, presenting operational and financial updates for review and decision-making.

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Defines leadership expectations for ECS in alignment with Equity’s Corporate Values and Leadership Precepts.
• Provides coaching and direction to ECS leaders to ensure prudent risk management practices and consistent decision-making.
• Establishes KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for business development, construction operations and oversee consistent, transparent reporting.
• Ensures adherence to the ECS Policy & Procedure Manual across all field and office operations.
• Oversee the ECS safety program, ensuring effective training, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Develops and implements best practices informed by industry trends, company needs, and lessons learned.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Provides executive leadership to the ECS team, ensuring clear communication, strong performance management, and alignment with company goals.
• Partners with HR to strengthen all talent practices, including recruitment, performance management, professional development, and corrective action when needed.
• Ensures all direct reports comply with corporate policies, procedures, and operational expectations.

Education & Certifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial construction, including leadership roles at Director level or above and design build experience.
• 4+ years’ experience driving business development and securing projects for a general contractor or architect.
• Experience/understanding as to generating relationships in healthcare, retail, corporate office, mixed-use and/or senior/assisted living construction.
• Proficiency with Procore or comparable project management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.

Competencies

• Demonstrated executive-level leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost management, and financial drivers in commercial construction.
• Critical thinker with ability to provide strategic and creative solutions to complex operational challenges.
• Highly effective communicator with ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proven ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management platforms.