Builders FirstSource · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Corporate Development (M&A)
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expBuilders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials and services to the professional market. The Vice President, Corporate Development will shape and execute the company’s long-term growth strategy through mergers & acquisitions and strategic partnerships, driving the organization’s inorganic growth agenda and enhancing shareholder value.
Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO, CFO, and Executive Leadership Team to define and prioritize the company’s long-term growth strategy, including acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and potential divestitures
Lead the evaluation of strategic adjacencies, new markets, and diversification opportunities that align with enterprise priorities
Serve as a thought partner in shaping portfolio strategy, capital allocation, and long-range planning
Maintain a deep understanding of industry dynamics, competitive landscape, and emerging trends in the LBM and broader building materials sectors
Oversee the end-to-end M&A process, from pipeline development and target outreach through valuation, negotiation, and integration
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with target company executives, investment bankers, private equity firms, and industry leaders to source opportunities
Lead investment committee presentations, ensuring rigorous financial, operational, and cultural assessment of each opportunity
Partner with Legal, Finance, and division teams to negotiate deal terms, structure, and closing conditions
Ensure seamless post-close integration planning and execution in collaboration with business and functional leaders
Monitor and measure synergy realization and performance against deal models
Establish consistent processes, playbooks, and governance frameworks for due diligence and integration management
Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Development team, including M&A, integration, and strategic development professionals
Foster a culture of analytical excellence, accountability, and collaboration
Serve as a visible enterprise leader who models partnership across functions and champions disciplined, data-driven decision making
Manage corporate development reporting and communications for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
Ensure all transactions comply with internal policies, external regulations, and fiduciary responsibilities
Partner closely with Investor Relations and Corporate Communications to support messaging related to strategic growth initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Strategy, with a minimum of 7 years in a senior leadership capacity
Demonstrated success leading complex M&A transactions in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or building materials sectors
Proven experience advising or influencing executive leadership and Boards on strategic investments
Exceptional strategic thinking with strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
Ability to balance big-picture vision with rigorous operational and financial discipline
Executive presence, credibility, and communication skills suited for C-suite and Board engagement
Demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing teams
High degree of integrity, discretion, and judgment in managing sensitive information
Benefits
Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
Company
Builders FirstSource
Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.05B2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2022-01-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
Leadership Team
Peter Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Beckmann
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-21
2025-11-04
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