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.

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.

 

What You’ll Own:

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.

 

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