Senior Construction Manager - De Novo

Role:
Senior Construction Manager – De Novo

Hours:

Full-Time, Monday – Friday, Flexible Schedule

Location:

Remote;
Up to 75% Travel

Reporting to:
Andre Harris, Director of Construction

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is redefining veterinarian ownership by pairing exceptional doctors with the support and expertise to build successful practices. We empower DVMs to become co-owners – without sacrificing medicine, quality of life, or autonomy.

With 190+ partnership hospitals nationwide and rapid expansion ahead, we are seeking a seasoned construction leader to oversee full lifecycle delivery of our de novo veterinary hospitals across the United States.

The Senior Construction Manager – De Novo is a highly visible role responsible for bringing new hospitals to life – on time, on budget, and to the standards of our doctor partners.

You’ll partner closely with veterinarians, architects, and general contractors to transform a vision into an operational veterinary hospital.

This role is ideal for a builder who combines technical construction expertise with project management skills, financial discipline, and above all a relentless commitment to execution.

You’ll lead projects from early design through Certificate of Occupancy and turnover. You’ll have responsibility for up to ~10+ simultaneous projects at varying stages of development.

• Partner with doctor partners and architects to finalize efficient, functional floor plans
• Provide early-stage project cost estimates within ~10% accuracy based on plans, site conditions, and market knowledge
• Guide design decisions including materials, millwork, flooring, and medical build requirements
• Manage architect and engineering partners through construction document creation
• Oversee permitting strategy and execution across multiple jurisdictions
• Shepherd projects through local zoning approval as necessary

• Run a competitive GC bid process
• Evaluate contractor capabilities, pricing, and risk
• Recommend and select the strongest partner for each project

• Lead the general contractor to schedule and budget commitments
• Maintain tight control over change orders
• Identify risks early and solve problems decisively
• Serve as the primary escalation point when timelines or budgets are threatened

• Be physically present during critical phases of construction, particularly the final weeks leading to Certificate of Occupancy
• Drive project readiness, inspections, punch lists, and turnover
• Ensure the hospital is delivered to the satisfaction of the doctor partner

• Coordinate installation of digital x-ray, surgical and medical equipment, laundry and breakroom appliances, and specialty veterinary infrastructure

• 8-12+ years managing commercial construction projects; ground-up and second generation (healthcare, medical office, or veterinary strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on-time and on-budget
• Deep knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost drivers
• Strong experience with permitting, inspections, and Certificate of Occupancy processes
• Proven ability to produce reliable early-stage cost estimates
  
  Established network of general contractors across multiple markets
• Comfortable operating autonomously with national responsibility

• Expect up to 75% travel, including extended on-site presence in the final weeks before project delivery