What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Industrial position at STO Building Group?
Job Description
RC Andersen, part of the STO Building Group, is looking to hire a Vice President for the industrial market in Atlanta, GA.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Industrial is responsible for driving business growth, building and maintaining key client relationships, and overseeing the successful delivery of industrial construction projects. This role is both a market-facing business development leader and an operational executive, accountable for establishing and growing the industrial sector practice within the organization. As the practice is in its early stages, this leader will play a foundational role in shaping strategy, building a team, and establishing the operational model.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Relationships
Reports to: President
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
EEO Statement
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com .
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
About Us
We build amazing spaces. With our complete range of services—from site selection analysis to design and aesthetic enhancements to sustainable construction management and building infrastructure upgrades.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
RC Andersen, part of the STO Building Group, is looking to hire a Vice President for the industrial market in Atlanta, GA.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Industrial is responsible for driving business growth, building and maintaining key client relationships, and overseeing the successful delivery of industrial construction projects. This role is both a market-facing business development leader and an operational executive, accountable for establishing and growing the industrial sector practice within the organization. As the practice is in its early stages, this leader will play a foundational role in shaping strategy, building a team, and establishing the operational model.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Relationships
- Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities within the industrial sector, including manufacturing, warehouse and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and related markets.
- Build and leverage a strong, established network of owner, developer, and decision-maker relationships to generate a consistent pipeline of opportunities.
- Serve as the primary external face of the industrial practice, representing the company at industry events, client meetings, and pursuit presentations.
- Lead and coordinate pursuit strategy, proposals, and interviews in partnership with preconstruction and leadership teams.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, architects, engineers, developers, and other key industry partners.
- Provide senior-level oversight for industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to client expectations.
- Establish project execution standards, processes, and accountability structures for the industrial practice.
- Partner with preconstruction on constructability reviews, cost modeling, phasing strategy, and project logistics.
- Monitor project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and cash flow.
- Review and approve major change orders, contracts, and procurement decisions.
- Identify and mitigate project risks proactively to protect schedule, budget, and client relationships.
- Build the industrial practice from the ground up, including defining organizational structure, staffing needs, and operational model.
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of project managers, superintendents, and support staff as the practice grows.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with executive leadership to align industrial sector strategy with overall company goals and growth plans.
- Remain current on market conditions, industry trends, and competitive landscape to inform business strategy.
- Collaborate with preconstruction teams on budgeting, scheduling, and scope development for pursuits and awarded projects.
- Provide market intelligence and client insight to support go/no-go decisions and win strategies.
- Assist in transitioning projects from preconstruction into operations, ensuring continuity and alignment.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety programs and all applicable regulatory requirements on every project.
- Ensure quality control standards are consistently followed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field — or equivalent work experience.
- 15 years of progressive experience in commercial construction, with substantial focus on industrial project types including manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, or similar.
- Demonstrated success in business development, including building and managing a client portfolio and generating new revenue.
- Proven track record of overseeing large, complex construction projects and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing project-level budgets and forecasts.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Highly regarded within the industry with a credible reputation and established network.
- Experience working for a general contractor or construction manager in a senior operations or business development role.
- Familiarity with fast-track, phased, and design-build delivery methods.
- Active involvement in professional and community organizations within the construction or industrial sector.
- Work Environment
- Ability to travel to project sites and client locations as required.
- Ability to navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, and varying weather conditions.
Reports to: President
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
EEO Statement
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com .
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
About Us
We build amazing spaces. With our complete range of services—from site selection analysis to design and aesthetic enhancements to sustainable construction management and building infrastructure upgrades.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.