Regional Vice President of Operations-Drywall Construction

About the Company

Our client is a top-tier construction subcontractor with a strong reputation across the Southeast. While widely recognized for excellence in drywall and interior systems, the company’s capabilities extend well beyond that—including acoustical ceilings, masonry, and the in-house manufacturing of doors and hardware.

Employee-owned through an ESOP, the organization combines the stability of a well-established contractor with the entrepreneurial mindset of a growth-focused platform. Safety, quality, and people-first leadership are central to how they operate.

About the Position

The Regional Vice President of Operations will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for multiple offices, with responsibility for operations in Charlotte and Raleigh. This role is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who deeply understands labor management, large-scale field installation challenges, and the realities of running complex projects across multiple markets.

Beyond operational execution, this role requires a leader who can mentor, motivate, and develop field and office teams, driving performance while maintaining a strong culture of accountability, safety, and respect.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing regional operations, including project execution, labor strategy, scheduling, and productivity
• Leading and developing project teams, superintendents, and operational leaders
• Ensuring consistent performance across multiple offices and job sites
• Partnering with executive leadership on growth strategy, forecasting, and resource planning
• Driving operational excellence while maintaining strong client relationships

Requirements

• Proven senior leadership experience in construction operations, ideally within drywall or large-scale interior systems
• Deep understanding of labor management, workforce planning, and field installation challenges
• Experience managing multiple offices or regions
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and hold teams accountable
• Financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics
• Willingness to be based in Charlotte, NC, with regional travel as needed

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation: $250,000-$260,000 base salary
• 20–30% annual bonus potential
• ESOP participation (employee ownership)
• Executive-level benefits package

Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a respected, growth-oriented organization