Vice President of Construction Operations

COMPANY:

Our client is an industry leader in Construction General Contracting and Development. Started before 1940, the company has built an impeccable reputation of trust and throughout its history.

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you bring at least 15 years of successful regional management experience in construction? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

This person will be responsible for all activities that occur or fail to occur with regard to projects or personnel assigned to his/her team/region.

This role is considered a safety sensitive position due to the varying conditions and exposure to hazards on jobsites.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage subcontractor performance.
• Assist Vice President of Field Operations in hiring new staff members. (Hiring of new employees will be discussed at Field Coordinator meetings.)
• Train team members in proper estimating, scheduling, and construction management techniques.
• Delegate the appropriate level of responsibility to team members and carefully monitor their progress.
• Assist Vice President of Field Operations in employee evaluation process and make recommendations regarding compensation for team members.
• Terminate (layoff or firing) team members when appropriate. Termination issues will be discussed at Field Coordinator meetings. Any termination shall have the direct involvement and approval of the Vice President of Field Operations.
• Monitor the workload of each team member to assure that the entire team is working productively and efficiently.
• Assure that each team member is aware of and participates in appropriate educational opportunities.
• Assist Vice President of Field Operations in accomplishing field operation “Action Plans” Significant participation in presentations to prospective clients.
• Participate in past and continuing client contact program.
• Sell Ryan Companies US, Inc. to the public.
• Assist project management in project proposal stage with scheduling and budgeting.
• Assure that every project has someone assigned to it with “bottom line” responsibility for the project.
• Review all estimates generated within the team for completeness and competitiveness.
• Assure that all team members are using the appropriate “Ryan Tools” and that its use is consistent with the methods used throughout the construction department.
• Assure team members maintain Ryan’s ethical standards and competitive bidding and management practices.
• Assure that safety policies and procedures are implemented and enforced.
• Achieve maximum profit on each project in a means that is consistent with Ryan’s long term interests.
• Assure that proper cost control techniques are used on all projects.
• Assure that good communication and coordination occurs between the Ryan office and field staff.
• Assure that proper communication and documentation procedures are adhered to on all projects.
• Assure that periodic project meetings are held.
• Assure that a high quality and quantity of work is completed on schedule and under budget.
• Assure that projects are closed out properly and that punchlist work is completed in a timely manner.
• Assure that accounts payable and accounts receivable are kept current on all projects assigned to them.
• Assist project team members in approval and monitoring of subcontractors.
• Minimize warranty issues through good reviews and management.
• Further develop and train subordinates on new and existing computer programs.
• Stay current on regional union issues and review and approve project labor agreements.
• Prepare monthly reports to the Vice President of Field Operations on the status of all projects assigned to them.
• Communicate company policies and procedures to team members on a regular basis.
• Encourage new ideas from team members and communicate them to the Vice President of Field Operations.
• Provide periodic and relevant information for the “Greenway” or any other appropriate means of communication.
• Actively participate in periodic Field Manager/ Field Coordinator meetings and support decisions made at these meetings.
• Work on special projects pertaining to the division as a whole.
• Exhibit leadership qualities by setting a good example of the type of behavior that is expected from all Ryan employees.
• Assist the Vice President of Field Operations in project and personnel assignments and workload monitoring.
• Remain current with new developments in the construction industry in general and communicate them to team members.
• Thorough knowledge of every aspect of building projects.

Some things we expect you to have:

• Ability to supervise, motivate and communicate effectively with others.
• Exhibit good sales ability and sensitivity to client needs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license, and must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test and subsequent random testing.

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