Vice President of Commercial Concrete

About the Company

At KCS, we bring construction visions to life: safely, on time, and with excellence. Headquartered in Columbia, Tennessee, we are a full-service construction company offering commercial concrete, general contracting, and specialty services across the Southeast. With more than two decades of experience, KCS has earned a reputation for integrity, performance, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Whether delivering structural concrete solutions or turnkey building projects, we’re proud to be a trusted partner in helping clients build lasting legacies.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Commercial Concrete provides executive leadership for the company’s commercial concrete division, overseeing preconstruction, estimating, and field operations. This role is accountable for the strategic growth, profitability, and performance of the division, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and with exceptional quality. As part of the senior leadership team, the VP partners closely with the President and other executives to drive business development, client relationships, and long-term organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for all preconstruction and estimating functions, including bid strategy, subcontractor relationships, and proposal development.
• Lead operations for the commercial concrete division, ensuring alignment between estimating, project management, and field execution.
• Own P&L accountability for the division, monitoring budgets, margins, and cost controls to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strategic client and partner relationships, supporting business development and market expansion.
• Drive workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning to support growth.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve processes, systems, and performance metrics for efficiency and standardization.
• Partner with the President and leadership team on company-wide strategy, financial planning, and risk management.
• Represent the company at key industry, community, and client events.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and professional growth within the division.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial concrete or a related construction trade.
• Proven track record of overseeing large-scale concrete projects, from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated P&L management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with industry tools such as Bluebeam, Construct Connect Platform, and other estimating/project management platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Success Metrics

• Growth in revenue and profitability of the commercial concrete division.
• Strong client satisfaction and repeat business.
• High win rate on targeted bids and proposals.
• On-time, on-budget project delivery with exceptional safety performance.
• Engaged, high-performing division team with strong retention.

Compensation & Benefits

• Executive-level base salary + performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA with company match after 1 year of employment
• Paid time off and company holidays

KCS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.