Assistant General Manager

What is Compellier? 

Compellier™ is focused on creating value in the construction industry by investing in technologies and business practices that improve the longevity and quality of building systems as well as the work environment and productivity of our team members and customers in service of our purpose- balconies that don't leak; floors that don't fail. We build sustainable growth through startups, targeted acquisitions, and the development of solid relationships that support our industry with superior service and technology.  

Compellier has three brands:  

• Cemplex Group: A construction subcontractor serving primarily the multi-family housing and hospitality markets across the central and eastern United States.
• Formulated Materials: A developer and distributor of waterproofing, sound dampening, leveling, and sub-floor systems that are leading innovation in their field.
• Smart Batch Systems: An innovative startup-making network connected small aggregate cement mixing heavy equipment that makes work crews safer and more productive while providing immediate access to productivity, progress, and issues on construction projects.

At Compellier, we believe our ICOMPEL values are the foundation for all internal interactions and business conduct. We are seeking talented people who can execute the position's responsibilities in a manner consistent with our values.  

Integrity: Do the right thing  

Commitment: Keep your promises and make satisfied customers  

Opportunity to Succeed: This is a career, seize the day  

Master your Craft: Take pride in your work  

Protect: Keep each other safe  

Everyone is a Leader: Positive Influence, Positive Results  

Love: Treat others with dignity and respect 

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY 

As an Assistant General Manager at Cemplex Group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the General Manager in overseeing the financial and operational performance of our core values, purpose, and objectives. Cemplex Group, a subsidiary of Compellier™, is a construction subcontractor serving the multi-family housing and hospitality markets across the central and eastern United States. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Collaborate with the General Manager to build effective teams that align with company values and achieve common goals.
• Foster trust within the team through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensure accountability by holding staff and others responsible for meeting commitments.
• Assist in driving consistent results, even under challenging circumstances.
• Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, utilizing feedback and reflection for personal growth.
• Actively engage in learning agility, experimenting with new solutions and learning from both successes and failures.
• Share responsibility for the full P&L of the assigned location.
• Expand upon existing leadership efforts within operations, field and fleet activities, and contribute to achieving financial results.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor team members for career advancement opportunities.
• Contribute to instilling a high-performance safety culture and lead by example.
• Play a key role in planning, budgeting, and identifying needed resources.
• Ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines, quality, and safety standards.
• Facilitate the creation of team objectives/goals and individual responsibilities.
• Monitor the progress of construction activities and hold regular status meetings with key operations team members.
• Collaborate with corporate support teams to improve efficiency and work processes.
• Monitor operational costs and review results with the team and corporate support staff.
• Assist office staff with estimating hard cost numbers, schedule of values, production schedules, and related billing.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for the execution of field operations.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Measure operational performance using appropriate systems, data, tools, and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed, utilizing subject matter experts for overall business success.
• Perform risk assessments to minimize operational risks.
• Ability and availability to travel to job sites and attend meetings and functions outside of typical business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to embody the ICOMPEL Values.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, scope of work, plans, and specifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA, FMCSA, and US DOT regulations.
• Proven track record of leadership in labor-intensive and large construction operations.
• Experience with construction site operations.
• Strong financial, analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders including general contractors, owners, architects, site personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, union representatives, and employment agencies.
• Excellent client management and relationship-building skills.
• Capacity to respond positively to pressure and time-sensitive situations.
• Excellent operational and mechanical troubleshooting skills, understanding of concrete curing characteristics, hydraulic systems, and mix designs.
• Team player with expertise in operations, sales supervision, project management, and company administration.
• Self-starter with the ability to set goals and tasks.
• Strong leadership skills.

Competencies: 

• Strategic Planning: Ability to gather, interpret data and appropriately apply knowledge to the planning process
• Stakeholder Management: The ability to anticipate and balance stakeholder needs
• Vision and Purpose: Behavior demonstrated that reflects the goals of the organization
• Innovation: Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
• Business Acumen: Ability to apply business knowledge to achieve positive organizational outcomes
• Manage Complex Situations: Ability to predict, recognize, and define problems
• Attracts Talent: The ability to attract top talent to support business needs
• Resource Management: Ability to identify needs and to allocate resources to ensure effective operating results and cost management
• Accountability: Responsible and answerable for actions and performance individually or on a team
• Initiative: Ability to perform job responsibilities independently and responsibly
• Teamwork: Promote positive work relationships with staff, team members and supervisors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, and five years of progressive responsibility supervising construction operation, or equivalent role in commercial or residential construction management; OR
• Associate's Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, and seven years of progressive responsibility supervising construction operation, or equivalent role in commercial or residential construction management; OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent, and nine years of progressive responsibility supervising construction operation, or equivalent role in commercial or residential construction management.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Climb, crawl, and walk while carrying or operating machinery and tools upstairs, downstairs, and over potentially uneven surfaces.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry 80 lbs. of weight intermittently.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and communicate effectively with others.
• Sustain the stamina to perform manual labor outdoors, exposed to the elements, vibrations, loud noises, offensive smells, dust, dirt, and water in all seasons, including extreme temperatures.
• Safely perform work with appropriate safety gear.
• Distinguish between different colors.
• Bend, squat, twist, and reach in various positions as the situation dictates.

Compellier participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps certify that employees are eligible to work in the United States. For more information about E- Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Compellier is an Equal Opportunity Employer.