VP of Construction

3 weeks ago

Dallas, United States Critical Project Services Full time

The VP of Construction will manage overall implementation of large programs or multiple projects as required. This management will be managing project managers amongst other staff. This position will include customer and client interface and strategic focus required for project success. The VP of Construction will ensure construction standards are of high quality and use proper construction techniques, plan for potential risks and make decisions to recognize and prevent harmful emerging issues. Additional responsibilities are to coordinate and direct the activities of construction workers and subcontractors.


The position requires significant business and financial acumen, and the incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills. Excellent communication and client service skills are critical to success in this role. Expert in all aspects of the building trades, the VP of Construction will support Business Development efforts, and shall ensure all operations of a project, from pre-construction through commissioning and warranty, while protecting the Owners’ and the Company’s ’s best interests at all times. This role continues and enhances the strategic focus necessary for successful and effective field and operational excellence, while demonstrating advanced knowledge and experience to successfully bring projects to closure. This position reports to the Director of Construction.


Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and follow standard processes related to standard and at-risk construction activities for the Company

Provide direction and oversight of staff and external contractors and consultants, related to the successful completion of assigned client projects. This shall include the proper execution of construction activities for assigned projects, including project reviews, staff evaluations, as well as control of equipment, related expenses, logistics, and other related activities

Assist Company with developing project budgets, and a plan for staffing consistent with projected business growth or individual project needs

Assist in Cost management, hiring, implementation of company initiatives

Assist with specific contract negotiations related to subcontractor agreements, and provide feedback related to requests for modification to standard agreement or contract terms

Relevant review of insurance and bonding requirements for sufficiency related to client contract terms. Further review and validation of secured subcontractor provided certificates of insurance, endorsements and in-effect policies, including Builder’s Risk, Decennial, and Payment & Performance Bonds, as required by Company and client contract terms

Utilize Company systems to establish metrics, properly track, complete, and electronically file job related information, including subcontractor bonds. Hold accountable assigned team for following and meeting documentation expectations

Provide for each assigned project monthly and quarterly reporting and detailed analysis, as requested by the Company principals, the Chief Financial Officer, or their designees

Periodically visit assigned client jobsites to meet with project team; incorporate assessment of current project status and provide additional feedback to Company related to each assigned project’s monthly and quarterly reporting; provide ad hoc reporting as needed when unplanned events, budget or schedule variations occur

Work with Company leaders to address project exposures; ascertain, mitigate, and report potential project losses

Offer recommendations to Company leaders for policy change, objectives and strategies, utilizing project management, risk management and loss control expertise

Coordinate any needed preventive or post- accident, injury or OSHA response, for assigned jobsite(s); liaise with Risk Manager, Human Resources Director, Corporate Safety Director, Chief Financial Officer, or other designated employee responsible for risk management, claims reporting and claims adjudication

Upon request of Company official, assist with investigations of any serious incidents that occur on assigned jobsites or other premises, or those involving Company personnel, consultants or contractors, Company or client equipment

Provide other services as requested or directed by the Company



Education & Professional Requirements:

Minimum of 20+ years field construction management and leadership experience.

Bachelor degree in Construction Management or related field preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the incumbent may be required to interact with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors, as well as construction workers

Strong ability to review and negotiate contracts

Strong interpersonal skills that will enable incumbent to work efficiently and effectively with other professionals

Excellent time management skills, as construction projects must be completed within a given timeframe

Very strong decision-making skills, sufficient to enable the incumbent to make effective plans and decisions to avoid unfavorable conditions, resolve matters as they arise, and solve emerging issues

Strong project management skills that provide understand of the scope of various projects and ability to evaluate data to effectively determine the needs of the project

Strong financial acumen capable of insuring project profitability for the company

Strong construction contract acumen capable of ascertaining risk mitigation efforts around contract terms to protect project profitability and company interest

Capable of developing Project Cost proposals and negotiating terms of an Agreement between the Company and Client

Understands all types of Owner / Design / Contractor types of Agreements and has the knowledge necessary to appropriately navigate project related issues within the confines of ach Agreement

Technology proficiency –intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Suite of Products)

Intermediate to advanced construction management software use experience (i.e.: document control and schedule software, etc.)

Exhibits a well-defined ability to lead others and deliver predictable results

Strong management and leadership qualities and skills

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, leaders, team members and subordinate employees

Ability to exhibit discretion and maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Strong decision making/ problem-solving skills

Construction, Engineering, Safety, Quality, and related technical training certifications a plus

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