Nature of WorkOversees and manages company operations and project activities through mid- to senior-level staff; implements plans and policies to achieve overall business objectives and maximize operating results. Responsible for business development, timely project performance, and meeting quality/specification requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Has accountability for and provides direction to mid- to senior-level staff on multiple projects simultaneously to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
- Manages issues or complexities related to the relationships with owners, vendors, subcontractors, and architects to help support team's goals of timely project completion.
- Has oversight of procurement of all scopes of work and review subcontract and purchase order agreements prepared by mid- to senior-level staff.
- Provides input, oversight, and holds accountability for overall project schedule on multiple projects or all projects within respective department.
- Holds ultimate responsibility for financial results of projects within department.
- Approves and signs contracts, purchase orders, and changes orders per company policy limits.
- Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings.
- Held accountable for the access to a safe work environment, as well as ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Performs detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets and monthly projections as a part of project review and business planning processes.
- Participates in pre-construction reviews including design, estimate review and contract documents. Develops purchasing strategies and schedules.
- Builds new and cultivate existing client relationships and assists in development of new business.
- Participates in the identification of, interviewing, and selection of new team members throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
- Visits project sites to monitor progress, maintain relationships, and verify quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
- Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:
- Participates in strategic planning process for overall division alongside senior leadership.
- Drives results and be held accountable for department-specific goals and objectives.
- Plans, staffs, supervises, and coordinates subcontractors, suppliers, architects, clients, engineers, project managers, superintendents, and quality control personnel on assigned projects to ensure a cohesive operational unit.
- Participates in client and contractor contract negotiations.
- Provided advice, guidance, and direction to mid- to senior-level staff toward their professional development.
- Travels extensively to carry out functions of the position.
Qualifications- Actively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projects.
- Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
- Proficient in general construction practices and principles.
- Possess diversity across varying construction market sectors preferred.
- Exhibits the ability to think strategically as it relates to business goals.
- Proficient in accounting principles as it relates to construction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in project management, accounting, and scheduling software.
- Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is required.
- Experience in preparing and presenting presentations related to overall construction progress required.
Education- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.
Experience- 10+ years or more of related work experience preferred.
- Will have supervisory responsibilities.
- Will be responsible and held accountable for overall results of department.
Physical Demands and Working Environment - Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak.
- Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.
