Job Description

Location: Austin, TX

Type: Full-time, Executive

PICKLETILE™ is revolutionizing the sport court industry with modern design, engineered glass fencing solutions, and seamless construction experiences. As the Official Court Builder of USA Pickleball, our mission is to set the national standard by delivering more high-quality pickleball and tennis courts than any other company—combining groundbreaking products with efficient, scalable execution.

We’ve built strong momentum through partnerships with local sport court builders, enabling us to deliver projects nationwide.

Now, we’re ready to take the next step by expanding both our Building Partner program and our direct subcontractor delivery model. To lead this next phase of growth, we are seeking a VP of Construction who will shape and execute this dual strategy, ensuring scalability, operational excellence, and consistently superior project outcomes.

This role goes far beyond traditional construction leadership—it’s a chance to design and launch a nationwide construction program from the ground up.

• In the near term, you’ll recruit, train, and oversee a network of local Sport Court Builders (Building Partners), ensuring projects are delivered with consistency and quality across every market.
• Over time, you’ll establish and scale a direct subcontractor model in key regions, building repeatable, higher-margin delivery systems that maximize efficiency and profitability.
• You’ll provide the construction expertise and organizational leadership we have yet to develop, playing a pivotal role in defining the future of PICKLETILE and setting the standard for the industry.

Construction Strategy & Leadership

• Build and lead PICKLETILE’s national construction platform, driving a dual strategy that combines partner-led delivery with in-house subcontractor execution.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage Sport Court Builder partners nationwide, setting clear standards for quality, consistency, and speed.
• Develop and scale subcontractor networks in key markets, creating repeatable, higher-margin delivery systems that maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Establish scalable standards, documentation, and playbooks that transform projects into predictable, high-performing operations.

Operations & Project Oversight

• Oversee every phase of court construction—from site prep and foundations to surfacing, fencing, glass systems, and finishing—ensuring world-class results.
• Define and monitor KPIs and dashboards to track delivery performance, margins, and timelines across both partner and subcontractor models.
• Implement best-in-class quality control, safety, and risk management systems to protect clients, partners, and the brand.
• Negotiate, review, and manage construction contracts and bids to secure favorable terms and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and finance to ensure seamless project handoffs and flawless execution.

Business & Financial Leadership

• Drive profitability by optimizing procurement, subcontractor mix, and delivery strategy at scale.
• Own forecasting and P&L accountability, keeping projects on budget and on schedule.
• Create standardized pricing, bidding, and cost models to ensure competitive margins and predictable outcomes across all projects.

People & Partner Leadership

• Build and mentor a high-performing construction and project management team, instilling discipline, urgency, and accountability.
• Continuously evaluate partner and subcontractor performance, raising the bar on quality and execution.
• Foster a culture of grit, collaboration, and problem-solving that extends across internal teams and external networks.

This is your opportunity to architect and lead the construction engine behind the Official Court Builder of USA Pickleball—defining an entirely new standard for how courts are built nationwide.

• 10+ years of proven construction leadership, with experience scaling operations across multiple geographies.
• Expertise in subcontractor management, GC and partner relationships, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time and on budget while driving margin improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage divisional P&L, budgets, and resource allocation.
• A gritty, entrepreneurial mindset—ready to build systems from the ground up and thrive in a rapid-growth environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Make your mark: An opportunity to design and scale a national construction function from the ground up as part of the Official Court Builder of USA Pickleball.
• Dual strategy challenge: Lead the balance between a partner-led delivery model and a direct subcontractor model, capturing both speed and margin.
• Culture fit: We value entrepreneurial builders who take action, move fast, and embrace accountability.
• Growth environment: Join a high-performing startup where you’ll have executive-level impact from day one.

Compensation

Competitive executive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.

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