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Contractors don’t fail from lack of work, they fail from lack of help!
If you’re bidding, selling, checking on subs, answering client texts, and posting to social… you’re the bottleneck. Labor in the U.S. is expensive and hard to find. But admin, lead intake, collections follow-up, social media, document control, even maintenance coordination — those can all be done remotely by the right person.
What You’ll Get With Virtual Assistants on VPM Solutions
Built For Our Industry
With VPM Solutions, you get:
- Remote talent that actually understands construction processes
- Huge talent pool from around the world (great English, great work ethic)
- You can hire direct!! Not rent someone by the hour from an agency
- With the Caffeinated Contractor, you get training and onboarding resources baked in
- You keep control of your systems and processes
How Virtual Assistants Work for Contractors
How This Works for Contractors:
- Create your free account on VPM Solutions.
- Post the role you need: and executive assistant, customer service representative, client care, estimator assistant, social media.
- Interview and hire directly — you pick the person, not a mystery team.
- Plug them into your systems (I teach this in Caffeinated Contractor) so they start taking work off your plate right away.
Sound overwhelming? Keep reading and learn how we can help you build your team through our VA Hiring packages!
Who This Is For
You’ll love this if you’re…
- A GC or remodeler overwhelmed with admin
- A contractor trying to follow up on leads faster
- A developer / investor who needs to help with your construction division
- A growing construction company that wants a real back office without U.S. payroll
- A trades business ready to look more professional
What Your Virtual Assistant Can Do
Here is a fraction of what virtual assistants can do for contractors:
Office & Ops
- Answer phones / return missed calls
- Schedule estimates and site visits
- Contracts to clients and subs
- Maintaining the calendar
- SOP development
Sales & Marketing
- Lead intake from website, ads, and socials
- Quote follow-up
- Email and text nurture
- Blogging and social media posting
- Newsletters and updating Google Business Profile
Operation Support
- Coordinating with architects, engineers, and subs
- Following up with subs for scheduling and updates
- Applying for and tracking permits and inspections
- Close-out and documentation
Financials
- Invoicing / accounts receivables
- Accounts payable
- Gross profit per project
- Bookkeeping
What Can You Do With a Virtual Team
You can stay in your lane and do what founders and CEOs should be doing.
- Selling and finding your next big check
- Leading your team
- Networking and developing relationships
- Taking more time to do the things that you enjoy in life!
Why Listen to Me?
I actually run a construction company with a remote team!
I’m Chris Tighe, the guy behind The Caffeinated Contractor and Elevation Construction. I was buried in admin until I started building a remote team (Mexico and the Philippines) and documenting everything. Now my Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and admin all support our projects remotely.
That’s why I point contractors to VPM Solutions — it’s the simplest way to find a team like ours!
Ready to stop doing it all yourself?
Click below to browse virtual talent on VPM Solutions and start building your back office like I did.
It might sound overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The idea of hiring someone remote can feel like one more thing on your plate.
Where do you start?
What tasks should they do first?
How do you make sure they actually help instead of creating more work for you?
That’s where The Caffeinated Contractor comes in!
My team and I have already built remote systems, written SOPs, and trained VAs who keep our projects, estimates, and client communication running smoothly every day.
We’ll help you:
- Identify the right role to delegate first
- Write a job post that attracts quality candidates
- Set up the tools you need for communication and accountability
- Train your VA with our proven 30-day onboarding plan
You don’t need to guess your way through it, we’ve already done the hard part.
👉 Need help finding your first VA? Let’s do it together.
Check out our virtual assistant talent match services!
Gold Glove Service
- Job description
- Job posting
- Candidate sourcing
- Application review
- Applicant vetting
- Proprietary Scoring
- Self interview videos
- Talent matching
- Final interview with you!
- $1,500 one-time fee
- 30-day guarantee
Diamond Glove Service
- Gold Glove Service included
- Our team does initial interviews
- We create a position specific challenge for qualified applicants
- Summary for each qualified candidate for your review
- Offer letter to candidate
- We hire the candidate on your behalf
- $2,500 one-time fee
- 60-day guarantee
Add on our onboarding program to get a 6-month guarantee
Fill out the form below to get started today!
Contact us today!
You Hired a VA… Now You’re Wondering What’s Next
Most business owners hit the same wall after hiring a VA:
- “I don’t have time to train them.”
- “I’m not sure what to delegate.”
- “They keep asking what to do next.”
That’s where our 30-Day VA Onboarding Program comes in.
We work with you to go from overwhelmed to organized with a clear plan, daily structure, and measurable results.
Your 30-Day VA Onboarding Program
(Done-With-You, Not DIY or Done-For-You)
Hiring a virtual assistant is one thing—learning how to work with them, lead them, and build the right cadence is something entirely different. This 30-day program is a do-it-with-you experience where we walk beside you and your VA to build a strong foundation that sets you both up for long-term success.
This isn’t a “your VA will be fully trained in 30 days” promise. Every contracting business is different, and every VA learns at a different pace. Instead, what you will walk away with is:
- A clear structure for communication, meetings, and expectations
- A repeatable onboarding framework you can use with every future VA
- The systems, processes, and SOP development your VA needs to get started
- A healthy working rhythm so you’re not micromanaging—and they’re not guessing
- A defined path forward so your VA continues growing long after the 30 days
By the end of the program, your VA won’t be “complete”—but they will be confidently moving in the right direction with the systems, structure, and support they need to become a high-performing member of your team.
What You’ll Get Inside the 30-Day Program
Before Day 1 – Set the Foundation
We help the hiring manager prepare everything needed for a successful start:
- Define the VA’s role and responsibilities
- Set up email, software access, VoIP, and communication channels
- Create a welcome packet with company values, login details, policies, and key contacts
- Schedule Week 1 Zoom calls and daily huddle invites
- Test all systems to ensure a smooth Day 1 launch
Week 1 – Orientation & Connection
The focus is on building trust and aligning on culture.
- Hiring manager runs a kickoff meeting to discuss values, mission, and the VA’s role
- VA joins daily team huddles to start integrating with the team
- 3 one-on-one Zoom calls between hiring manager and VA to train, answer questions, and build rapport
- VA connects with one of our VAs for peer support
- End-of-week check-in between our team and the hiring manager to review progress
Week 2 – Skill Building & Demonstration
We move from observation to action.
- VA starts handling real tasks and demonstrates processes during Zoom calls
- Hiring manager provides coaching and feedback
- VA begins drafting SOPs using Zoom recordings and transcripts
- Mid-week and end-of-week check-ins to keep alignment strong
- VA connects again with our VA for support and Q&A
Week 3 – SOPs & Ownership
We focus on systemizing and documenting.
- VA finalizes SOPs and refines them with the hiring manager
- Zoom calls center around reviewing documentation and encouraging independent problem-solving
- Continued daily check-ins and structured feedback
- Our team reviews SOP progress with hiring manager at week’s end
- Peer-to-peer support continues with another VA-to-VA touchpoint
Week 4 – Leadership & Independence
The VA steps confidently into their role.
- VA works more independently while maintaining daily touchpoints with the team
- Hiring manager shifts to focusing on outcomes, not steps
- Mid-week and final-week reviews ensure SOPs are solid and handoffs are smooth
- Program wraps with:
- Final check-in between us and the hiring manager
- Last VA-to-VA support call
- 1-on-1 encouragement and feedback session between us and the client’s VA
The Result
By the end of 30 days, you’ll have:
✅ A confident and increasingly independent VA
✅ A foundation for documented SOPs for repeatable success
✅ A meeting rhythm that keeps performance on track
✅ Increased freedom to focus on growth — not micromanagement
Who This Is For
This program is built for business owners who:
- Just hired their first VA (or want to restart the right way)
- Feel stuck managing tasks instead of outcomes
- Need systems to scale — without burning out
Your Guide – Chris Tighe
Chris Tighe is the founder of The Caffeinated Contractor and CEO of Elevation Construction.
He’s built a team of remote professionals who manage everything from estimating to operations — freeing him to scale multiple companies and coach other business owners to do the same.
This program distills what worked for him and hundreds of contractors, property managers, and small-business owners nationwide.
Ready to Get Started?
Stop guessing how to onboard your VA — let’s get them performing within 30 days.
Limited spots available each month — this is a hands-on, done-with-you experience.
Contact us today!
I’ve Been Where You Are — Overworked, Overwhelmed, and Ready for Change
I get it. You’re a contractor buried in projects, phone calls, and constant stress. You’re juggling job sites, estimates, and client demands, and it feels like there’s never enough time in the day. I’ve been there.
After 23 years in the Navy and building my own construction company, Elevation Construction, from the ground up, I learned the hard way that success requires more than just hard work! It requires systems, leadership, and the right team. The breakthrough came when I built a remote team of virtual assistants who handled the admin chaos, kept communication flowing, and gave me back my time to focus on growth.
Now, through The Caffeinated Contractor, I teach other contractors how to do the same. How to hire, train, and lead virtual assistants who become true extensions of your business. You’ll learn how to streamline operations, delegate confidently, and scale your construction company without burning out.
If you’re ready to stop doing everything yourself and start building a business that runs smoothly — even when you’re not on-site — you’re in the right place.
👉 Learn How I Built My Virtual Assistant Team
The Caffeinated Contractor Podcast
Real Conversations. Real Solutions.
Every episode, I sit down with industry leaders and entrepreneurs to talk about what’s really working in the trades — from hiring virtual assistants for contractors to generating organic leads through SEO and building systems that scale.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.
Free Resource – The VA Hiring Checklist
Stop Wasting Time Doing Everything Yourself
If you’ve ever wondered how to find, hire, and train your first virtual assistant — this checklist walks you through the exact process I used to build my remote team.
✅ Step-by-step guide to finding qualified VAs
✅ Proven onboarding system
✅ Training and delegation framework
📥 Download your free checklist and start building your team today.
My Trusted Partners
Tools & Platforms I Actually Use Every Day
I only recommend what I use in my own business:
- VPM Solutions – Hire trained virtual team members to support your construction business.
- Carrot – Build an SEO-optimized contractor website that generates consistent leads.
About Chris Tighe
From Navy Leadership to Contractor Freedom
I’m Chris Tighe — founder of The Caffeinated Contractor and Elevation Construction. My mission is to help contractors lead better, systemize their businesses, and create more time freedom.
After years of 80-hour weeks, I discovered how to run my business through structure, systems, and an amazing remote team — and now I’m sharing those lessons with you.
☕ Join me on this journey to build a business that runs on systems, not stress.
📖 Learn More About Chris
Why invest in virtual assistants in your contracting business?
Free Yourself From Admin Work So You Can Focus on Growth: As the business owner, your highest value isn’t spent scheduling appointments, chasing invoices, or updating project photos — it’s spent building relationships, closing deals, and leading your team.
A skilled remote team can handle the back-office work so you can focus on the tasks that drive revenue.
Reduce Overhead Without Sacrificing Quality: Hiring remote professionals from other countries gives you access to highly skilled, English-speaking talent at a fraction of U.S. labor costs. You can add estimators, admin assistants, or project coordinators for the cost of one local hire — allowing you to scale your team and systems affordably while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Build Systems That Make Your Business Scalable: When you delegate tasks to a remote team, you’re forced to document your processes and create repeatable systems. Those systems become the backbone of a scalable company.
Remote teams aren’t just about saving money; they’re about building structure, accountability, and freedom into your business.
Get started by filling out the form below below; we’ll reach out to you in one business day. We look forward to serving you and your business needs!
Or Give Us A Call Now At 832.353.1491
About The Caffeinated Contractor
Welcome to The Caffeinated Contractor — where construction meets leadership, systems, and freedom. Founded by Chris Tighe, a retired Naval Officer turned contractor and entrepreneur, The Caffeinated Contractor was built to help other contractors break free from the chaos of running their business and finally build a company that runs with them, not around them.
After 23 years in the Navy and years spent growing Elevation Construction into a multi-million-dollar company, Chris learned firsthand what it takes to scale a contracting business: disciplined leadership, efficient systems, and a trusted remote team. Now, he’s on a mission to share that blueprint with contractors nationwide — through coaching, courses, and real-world strategies that actually work.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: help contractors build a dependable team that supports their business — not drains it.
We teach contractors how to find, train, and lead reliable remote team members who handle the administrative chaos so they can focus on growth, clients, and leadership. We help you build the right team structure so your business can run smoothly, so you can focus on the activities that you enjoy.
When you have the right people in place, you gain back your time, your sanity, and your freedom.
Our Commitment to Contractors
We believe contractors deserve more than long hours and endless stress. Through our programs, podcasts, and resources, we empower builders, remodelers, and tradesmen to step into the CEO role of their business — with confidence, clarity, and control.
We’re not here to sell theory. We’re here to share what’s been tested, refined, and proven in the trenches of real contracting businesses.
Why Choose The Caffeinated Contractor?
- Real-World Experience – Chris still runs a construction company. Everything taught here is built from systems that have worked in the field — not from corporate theory or online fluff.
- Leadership & Systems That Scale – We help you implement processes, build remote teams, and delegate effectively so your business can grow without depending on you for every decision.
- Freedom Through Structure – We believe discipline creates freedom. Our frameworks help contractors reclaim their time, improve profitability, and lead with purpose.
- Community & Connection – Through our podcast, events, and partnerships, we’re building a movement of contractors who want to level up — together.
Call The Caffeinated Contractor Today At 832.353.1491
Ready to Level Up?
Grab your coffee, plug in, and join a community of driven contractors committed to building businesses that work for them.
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Excellent! We love connecting with contractors who are ready to level up their business, build a reliable team, and reclaim their time. Whether you’re just starting to explore remote team support or you’re ready to bring structure and systems into your company, we’re here to help.
If you have questions about:
- How to find, hire, and train a virtual assistant or remote team for your construction business.
- The Caffeinated Contractor 30-Day Onboarding Program and how it can help you delegate with confidence.
- Building systems and processes that keep your projects and people running smoothly.
- Or anything else — even if you just want to make sure we’re real people with real coffee in hand! ☕
Just give us a call or fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
If you’re looking for help choosing the right virtual assistant or setting up your back-office systems, calling is always the fastest way to get started.
Contact Info:
The Caffeinated Contractor
14150 Huffmeister Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
832.353.1491
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