How to hire a vice president of construction

How to hire a vice president of construction, step by step

Here's a step-by-step vice president of construction hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a vice president of construction job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president of construction
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The vice president of construction hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A vice president of construction's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, vice president of constructions from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of vice president of construction salaries for various roles:

   Type of Vice President Of Construction	Description	Hourly rate
   Vice President Of Construction	Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.	$40-92
   Field Manager	A field manager is a professional who manages a staff of field representatives that travel to customers' sites to promote their products or services. Field managers must hire new employees and arrange in-house and vendor training programs to ensure they have a full understanding of their responsibilities... Show more	$20-52
   Site Manager	The tasks of a Site Manager may vary, but the responsibility will always revolve around supervising the construction project and its employees, making sure that the project is completed within the allotted time, budget, and quality. Site Managers are required to have great communication and leadership skills as they are often the ones to engage with the clients and coordinate with the employees... Show more	$15-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Real Estate
   • Construction Management
   • Oversight
   • General Contractors
   • Safety Program
   • Due Diligence
   • Business Development
   • Construction Operations
   • Construction Process
   • Property Management
   • Quality Standards
   • Value Engineering
   • Project Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage RFP and contracting process for architects, engineers, land use attorneys and contractors.
   • Manage overall operations for development, design, construction, leasing, facility management and marketing of properties.
   • Punch list creation and review as well as start-up and commissioning of electrical and HVAC components.
   • Perform heat load calculations and HVAC sizing on homes to ensure comfort level and energy efficient construction.
   • Provide oversight of all company construction activities.
   • Redefine organizational structure, oversight of all major pricing decisions and all project execution activities.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your vice president of construction job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A vice president of construction can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, vice president of constructions' average salary in kansas is 41% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vice president of constructions 56% less than senior-level vice president of constructions.
   • Certifications. A vice president of construction with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a vice president of construction's salary.

   Average vice president of construction salary

   $128,011yearly

   $61.54 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vice president of construction salary

   $84,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average vice president of construction salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$144,552	$70
   2	California	$139,517	$67
   3	New Mexico	$136,608	$66
   4	Texas	$136,275	$66
   5	Maryland	$128,466	$62
   6	Massachusetts	$127,532	$61
   7	Oregon	$127,439	$61
   8	Rhode Island	$123,817	$60
   9	Washington	$122,514	$59
   10	Michigan	$119,196	$57
   11	Illinois	$118,691	$57
   12	Wisconsin	$116,356	$56
   13	New Jersey	$115,696	$56
   14	Ohio	$115,290	$55
   15	Nevada	$112,808	$54
   16	Tennessee	$111,120	$53
   17	North Carolina	$109,721	$53
   18	District of Columbia	$108,050	$52
   19	Arizona	$105,246	$51
   20	Colorado	$104,082	$50

   Average vice president of construction salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$140,815	$67.70	161
   2	Sun Communities	$140,229	$67.42	4
   3	Transwestern	$126,115	$60.63	2
   4	Hines Corporation	$123,098	$59.18
   5	Grosvenor Services	$123,007	$59.14
   6	Vallarta Supermarkets	$122,247	$58.77
   7	Central Park Conservancy	$120,206	$57.79
   8	Rhumbix	$120,101	$57.74
   9	LVI Holding Corporation	$120,077	$57.73	1
   10	Mill Creek Residential	$120,077	$57.73
   11	NRP Holding Company Inc	$120,077	$57.73
   12	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$120,067	$57.72	982
   13	JLL	$118,598	$57.02	99
   14	D.R. Horton	$117,691	$56.58	2
   15	LGI Homes	$117,577	$56.53
   16	TDIndustries	$115,136	$55.35
   17	BlackRock	$113,795	$54.71	48
   18	AECOM	$112,842	$54.25	252
   19	Berkshire Hathaway	$111,383	$53.55	16
   20	Hines Interest	$111,291	$53.51	2

4. Writing a vice president of construction job description

   A vice president of construction job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a vice president of construction job description:

   Vice president of construction job description example

   *** THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABQ, NM ***
   
   At Pavilion, we embrace "BUILDING YOUR VISION." This translates to both building the physical assets our clients envision as well as building the careers of our employees. In joining Pavilion, you are joining a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals looking to advance their individual achievements in a forum where mentorship and achievement are rewarded with opportunity.
   
   Vice President of Construction is the cornerstone of the mentorship program for each region of Pavilion Construction. The VPoC is the senior most ranked employee at region offices, a critical role model, a proven problem solver, and an effective leader. He or she is a skilled, experienced and empowered leader that our project management teams look to for guidance. The VPoC is aware, available and engaged in the business interests of Pavilion Construction and understands that the Pavilion brand is dependent upon the quality and ongoing development of the personnel in their region.
   
   VPoC is responsible for assigning appropriate teams to each project, periodically assessing staff strengths and weaknesses and achieving continuous, measurable improvement of staff's interpersonal, professional and technical skills. Great teams are essential to great results. In addition to personnel manage, the VPoC operations experience can recognize construction process anomalies, intervene and an assist his teams when necessary.
   
   VPoC is a seasoned and capable project manager demonstrating the capacity to manage multiple projects and staff concurrently: constantly monitoring company profitability and schedule; influencing changes that improve bottom line performance, brand reputation, and client experience. He or she is a substantial resource of technical, strategic and procedural insight; recruiting construction professionals to the company and developing teams in a scalable fashion. If your construction career has a deep history and you crave a role to lead and teach construction management as much as you desire the chance to perform construction management, have high personal standards, and exhibit confident client services, this is next opportunity for you to create legacy in our industry.
   
   Qualifications for this position include:
   Can demonstrate 8 years' experience working on multi-family/senior housing/hospitality projects.
   Demonstrate 5 years of performing the function of project manager, or equivalent.
   Demonstrate a lead role in managing projects more than $15MM.
   Are competent in using MS Office Suite, any online estimating software and any proprietary accounting software programs.
   Can demonstrate leadership positions in your professional (association, otherwise), personal, or civic roles.
   Have completed 4 years of post-graduate education (journeyman, trade school, college, etc.).
   Have 3 positive and supportive client references for whom you have worked for in the past 5 years.
   Meet Pavilion's Employee Handbook Guidelines for employment requirements.
   Have a winning attitude, a positive problem-solving approach, a desire to lead at the highest level and enjoy working in a team environment.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right vice president of construction for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your vice president of construction job on Zippia to find and recruit vice president of construction candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit vice president of constructions, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new vice president of construction

   Once you have selected a candidate for the vice president of construction position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new vice president of construction. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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