VP Construction – Maintenance

. Lead the end-to-end construction, maintenance and facilities agenda across a large-scale, multi-site retail and travel center portfolio .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while managing budgets and vendor performance. Capable of building high-performing teams and establishing governance for project execution across multi-site operations.

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Construction Project ManagementFacilities MaintenanceCapital PlanningHSSE ComplianceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementAsset ReliabilityPreventative MaintenanceRisk ManagementProject DeliveryGovernance EstablishmentPerformance MetricsCost ControlConstruction StrategyOperational Execution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingInfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Industry Keywords

Retail OperationsMulti-Site ManagementConstructionFacilitiesCapital ProjectsAsset ManagementReal Estate DevelopmentOperationally Intensive BusinessesFood and Fuel InfrastructureEmergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end construction, maintenance and facilities agenda across a large-scale, multi-site retail and travel center portfolio
Own the construction strategy and capital delivery roadmap across the assigned retail and travel center network
Lead planning and execution of new builds, remodels, refreshes, major site investments, food and merchandising projects, fuel infrastructure activity and facility upgrades
Establish governance for project prioritization, scope, schedules, budgets, risk mitigation and decision-making
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with bp standards, regulations, permits and site constraints
Lead maintenance strategy for the physical asset base, including preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, asset reliability and facilities performance programs
Improve work order management, response times, vendor performance, field communication and issue escalation
Oversee contractor, vendor and service provider performance across construction, maintenance, facilities and related projects
Set expectations for safety, quality, cost, timing, compliance, service levels and issue resolution
Partner with Operations and site leadership to prioritize work, manage disruption, resolve issues and support customer and operator needs
Support business continuity, emergency response and critical issue resolution
Own financial rigor across construction and maintenance budgets, capital planning, repair and maintenance spend, forecasting, reporting and performance management
Drive transparency into project costs, maintenance trends, vendor spend, change orders, capital efficiency and ROI
Ensure compliance with bp policies, HSSE requirements, controls, permits, regulations and ethical standards
Build, lead and develop a high-performing construction and maintenance organization
Clarify roles and decision rights across direct reports, matrixed partners, field teams, contractors and enabling functions
Strengthen succession, leadership capability and technical expertise across project management, facilities, maintenance, reliability, vendor management and capital delivery
Align senior stakeholders around priorities, trade-offs and execution requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant senior leadership experience in construction, maintenance, facilities, engineering, capital projects, asset management, real estate development, retail operations or a closely related multi-site operating environment
Experience leading large-scale construction, maintenance or capital programs across geographically dispersed assets, preferably in retail, convenience, fuel, travel center, hospitality, restaurant, logistics or other operationally intensive businesses
Strong understanding of construction project management, facilities maintenance, preventative maintenance, asset reliability, contractor management, capital planning, permitting, safety standards and operational execution
Proven ability to manage significant capital and operating budgets, including forecasting, cost control, investment prioritization, vendor spend management and return-on-investment
Experience establishing governance routines, performance metrics, scorecards, escalation pathways and accountability mechanisms across complex direct and matrixed teams
Strong HSSE approach with demonstrated ability to embed safety, compliance, quality and risk management into construction and maintenance activity
Ability to translate business strategy, customer experience priorities and operational needs into practical construction and maintenance plans
Proven ability to lead through influence across Operations, Real Estate, Merchandising, Food, Fuel, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Technology, P&C and field leadership teams
Strong commercial and operational judgement, with the ability to make disciplined trade-offs across cost, speed, quality, safety, guest impact and long-term asset performance
Experience improving maintenance systems, work order processes, vendor performance, project delivery or asset reliability programs is preferred
Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams, creating role clarity and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, including senior leadership experience
Advanced degree or relevant technical, engineering, construction management, facilities or project management qualification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options
Paid parental leave of up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption
Paid vacation of 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees, depending on relevant industry experience
9 paid holidays per year
2 personal choice holidays
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
Retirement benefits including a 401(k) matching program
Pension for eligible employees
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-Term Disability insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Relocation assistance within country
Up to 75% travel expected for the role
Inclusive and diverse work environment
Accessibility adjustments/accommodations during the recruiting process