Kimmel & Associates

Vice President of Project Development-General Construction

Kimmel & Associates  •  Nashville, TN (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Company

A well-established general contracting firm based in Nashville, TN, specializing in delivering large-scale, complex construction projects. With decades of experience in the industry, we focus on providing innovative solutions for manufacturing and distribution projects, among other high-impact sectors. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration has made us a trusted partner to clients in a wide variety of industries. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a strategic leader to join our team and take ownership of key project development initiatives.

About the Position

The VP of Project Development will be a key leader with direct responsibility for overseeing and driving the successful completion of large-scale manufacturing and distribution projects. This role is focused on ensuring that projects move forward from inception to completion, providing guidance and leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading large-scale manufacturing and distribution projects to successful completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
  • Managing and supporting project teams through all phases of development and construction.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
  • Identifying and mitigating project risks, ensuring solutions are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Overseeing project progress and reporting to senior leadership on milestones, budget status, and potential issues.
  • Bringing projects to the finish line, ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed in accordance with the company's high standards.
  • Working closely with business development teams to pursue new opportunities and expand the company's portfolio of large-scale projects.

This role is a strategic leadership position with an emphasis on the execution of large projects rather than pre-construction management.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

  • 10+ years
    of experience in construction project management, with a proven track record in leading large-scale manufacturing and distribution projects.
  • Strong understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale industrial projects, from design to final delivery.
  • Previous experience in a senior leadership role, managing multi-million-dollar projects and large project teams.
  • Expertise in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience with managing a project portfolio with a value of $50M+ per project.
  • A background in general contracting and experience managing all phases of large-scale construction projects is highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary $225,000K - $250,000 base, with performance-based incentives.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment
Kimmel & Associates

About Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:

Construction

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Waste & Recycling

Supply Chain

We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.

Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.

Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.

For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.

Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.

Industries We Serve

Concrete

Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding

Disaster Restoration

Drywall

Electrical Contracting

General Construction

Heavy Civil

Heavy Equipment

Industrial

Mechanical Contracting

Mining

Owners / Developers

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Residential

Roofing

Steel

Supply Chain

Waste & Recycling

Positions We Fill

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner

Senior Leadership

EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager

Commercial Leadership

VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development

Operations & Project Leadership

Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services

Safety, Risk & Compliance

VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS

Contact:

kimmel@kimmel.com

828.251.9900

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Year Founded
1981
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