Jacksonville’s construction sector spans major commercial development, multifamily residential expansion, and civil infrastructure projects, all demanding experienced operations leadership. Amundson Group places VPs of Operations throughout Florida’s largest city, connecting builders and general contractors with executives who can scale operations, manage budgets, and lead teams across multiple job sites.
Hiring for heavy civil, site development, paving, data center, rail, or wastewater work? Amundson Group is a construction-only recruiter. First qualified resumes in 7 hours. Send us the role or call (832) 558-7982.
What Amundson Group does for VP of Operations hiring in Jacksonville
Amundson Group conducts retained searches for VP of Operations roles, combining custom AI-assisted screening with a network of 90,000+ construction professionals across the construction trades. We vet candidates on technical expertise, P&L ownership, safety culture, and team dynamics, not just resumes. For Jacksonville firms, this means a curated pipeline of operations leaders who understand commercial, multifamily, civil, or industrial construction at scale.
Our process begins with a detailed brief: project complexity, company culture, growth stage, and operational priorities. We then source and screen candidates against those criteria, conducting reference calls and background reviews before presenting finalists. Most Jacksonville VP of Operations placements carry a base salary range of $200K to $300K, depending on company size, project portfolio, and candidate experience. Bonus and equity structures vary by firm, and we advise clients on competitive packages.
Amundson Group works exclusively on retainer, meaning we invest time upfront to understand your firm and only succeed when you hire. This alignment reduces mis-hires and accelerates the search timeline compared to transactional recruiting.
Jacksonville’s construction market, what’s driving demand for VP of Operations
Jacksonville has emerged as a hub for construction activity, with growth fueled by population increases, corporate relocations, and sustained multifamily development. The city’s commercial sector includes office, hospitality, and mixed-use projects; its residential market remains robust; and civil infrastructure work, road improvements, utilities, stormwater systems, provides steady demand for experienced GCs and heavy civil firms.
This growth strains operations teams. VPs of Operations are in high demand because they bridge project delivery, field safety, cost control, and resource planning. Firms expanding into new service lines, geographic markets, or project types especially need seasoned ops leaders. Jacksonville’s diverse construction ecosystem, commercial, multifamily, civil, industrial, means candidates and employers alike benefit from recruiting firms with expertise across verticals.
VP of Operations salary in Jacksonville (2026)
A VP of Operations in Jacksonville typically earns a base salary of $200K to $300K, with variation based on company revenue, project backlog, and candidate background. Firms managing $50M to $200M+ in annual revenue tend to fall in the mid-to-upper range; early-stage GCs or smaller regional builders may position at the lower end. Bonuses, equity, and benefits packages often add 15-30% to total compensation.
For industry context, see our Salary Guide updated quarterly with real placement data across construction roles and regions. Related roles in Jacksonville, Project Managers ($130K to $180K), Superintendents ($130K to $180K), and Estimators ($120K to $170K), help calibrate competitive positioning.
Why Jacksonville construction companies work with Amundson Group
Amundson Group’s strength lies in speed and precision. We reduce time-to-hire through AI-assisted resume screening and immediate access to passive candidates already in our network. Our recruiters speak construction, we understand bid strategy, safety programs, surety relationships, and the operational metrics that matter. This expertise accelerates vetting and ensures candidates interviewed are genuinely qualified, not just available.
We also reduce cost-per-hire. Retained search fees are higher than contingency, but lower overall spend because we place candidates who stay. Construction is relationship-driven; our referral network in Florida and nationwide means we hear about top talent before open-market job boards do. And our AI-assisted screening filters out poor fits early, so hiring managers only spend time with serious contenders.
Jacksonville construction firms, whether GCs, heavy civil contractors, site development builders, or data center and wastewater contractors, trust Amundson Group because we deliver senior talent, not resume volume.
Hire a Construction VP of Operations in Jacksonville
Ready to hire your next VP of Operations? Contact Amundson Group to begin a retained search. We’ll source, screen, and present finalists who can drive operations at scale. Or explore open VP of Operations positions with construction firms nationwide.
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Need this hire made? Send us the role. Amundson Group is a construction-only recruiter based in Houston, placing across the United States: heavy civil, site development, paving, data centers, rail, tunnels, wastewater, and underground utilities. 1,200+ construction placements to date, a 90,000+ professional network, first qualified resumes in 7 hours. Inc. 5000 in 2024 and 2025.
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