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

Company Description:

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.

Role Overview:

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.

Youll 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.

What Youll Own:

Youll lead projects from early design through Certificate of Occupancy and turnover. Youll have responsibility for up to 10 simultaneous projects at varying stages of development.

Pre-Construction:

• 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

Procurement:

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

Construction Execution:

• 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

Site Leadership:

• 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

Equipment & Activation:

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

Required Experience:

• 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

Travel:

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