Job Description
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
