Job Description
Job Description
VP of Operations - Residential Builder
Lawrenceville, GA - On-Site
Our client, a privately held residential homebuilder with a strong and growing presence in the Atlanta metro area. The company has built a solid reputation for quality construction, well-planned communities, and disciplined operational execution.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Procurement Strategy:
- Strategic Sourcing: Developing and executing procurement strategies to reduce total cost of ownership while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Vendor Management: Negotiating, analyzing, and maintaining relationships with key suppliers.
- Budgeting & Cost Control: Maximizing bottom-line profitability through careful, data-driven procurement decisions.
- Contingency Planning: Developing contingency plans for supply disruptions.
- Market Monitoring: Monitoring market trends and adjusting procurement strategies accordingly.
Permitting & Compliance:
- Regulatory Adherence: Ensuring all operational activities comply with local, state, and federal laws.
- End-to-End Permitting: Overseeing the lifecycle of permit applications, from research and documentation to submission and approval.
- Risk Management: Proactively tracking permit status to prevent project delays.
Operational Leadership:
- Process Optimization: Identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements across operations.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Leading teams to align procurement and permitting with broader business goals.
- Reporting & Metrics: Using BI tools and dashboards to monitor performance and provide updates to stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 8–15+ years of experience in operations management, procurement, or related fields.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
- Competencies: Strong negotiation, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with supply chain management, CRM, and project management tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, Asana).