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Kaufman Lynn Construction is seeking a proven, well-connected leader to serve as Senior Vice President of Operations for our Southwest Florida division. This executive will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence across the region’s multifamily, commercial, and municipal markets—leveraging an established network of owners, developers, and industry partners to generate new opportunities, build backlog, and drive growth from day one.
The ideal candidate brings a blend of strong operational leadership and business development acumen, a track record of delivering high-quality projects, and the credibility and relationships to open doors and win work in Southwest Florida’s competitive construction landscape.
Position Overview
As a key member of KL’s executive team, the Senior Vice President (SVP) will partner with current KL leadership to oversee all aspects of regional operations—from strategic planning and project delivery to client development and team growth. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, maintaining operational excellence, and strengthening our market reputation through superior execution and leadership.
The SVP will ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and to the highest quality standards, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation that reflects Kaufman Lynn’s core values of Integrity, Ingenuity, and Initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Market Growth
- Leverage deep regional relationships with owners, developers, architects, and industry partners to secure new opportunities and expand market share.
- Partner with KL’s Business Development and Preconstruction teams to identify pursuits, assess risk, and lead proposal and negotiation efforts.
- Act as the face of KL in the community—representing the company at key industry events, associations, and client engagements.
- Oversee all project execution across the West Coast region, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with uncompromising safety and quality standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, and other key operational staff to ensure high performance and retention.
- Partner with department heads in Preconstruction, Finance, Legal/Risk, HR, and Scheduling to ensure seamless coordination and resource alignment.
- Maintain visibility into all active projects through regular site visits and executive reviews.
- Own regional P&L performance and ensure profitability goals are met or exceeded.
- Provide oversight on project forecasting, cash flow, and cost management.
- Negotiate and approve key contracts and change orders in coordination with executive leadership.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project and contractual risks.
- Model KL’s mission and values through transparent communication, empowerment, and accountability.
- Foster a culture of mentorship, inclusion, and professional growth across all levels of the operations team.
- Drive engagement and alignment with corporate initiatives such as KL Cares, AICP, and performance management programs.
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within a general contracting environment, including multifamily project experience. Commercial/municipal background is also a plus.
- Proven success in operations leadership and business development, ideally within the Southwest Florida market.
- Established relationships with key developers, owners, and design professionals in the region.
- Strong financial acumen, contract negotiation expertise, and understanding of construction operations best practices.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style and ability to inspire teams to perform at their best.
Who We Are:
Kaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service Top ENR commercial general contractor, recognized as one of Florida’s largest and fastest-growing builders. We deliver complex, award-winning projects across the public and private sectors, including multifamily, education, healthcare, and civic work. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, every associate has a direct stake in our success, with a risk-free retirement benefit in addition to our 401(k) with company matching.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- HSA & FSA Accounts
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Annual and Project Based Bonus Potential
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Career Growth & Development: Mentorship, training, and clear advancement opportunities.
- Hands-On Experience & Tools: Access to industry-leading construction technology and best practices.
- Collaborative, People-First Culture: High-accountability, team-oriented environment where engagement matters.
- Recognized Excellence: Named a Sun Sentinel Top Workplace for 8+ years and one of Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work For.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Supporting your long-term success and well-being.
NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES
