Vice President, Construction
Augusta, ME - USA
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Construction is a senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership operational oversight and financial performance of assigned construction activities. This role ensures projects are delivered safely on time within budget and in alignment with organizational goals. The VP of Construction drives operational excellence standardization and continuous improvement across all construction functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the overall construction strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
- Partner with executive leadership to support growth initiatives including new markets contracts and business lines.
- Establish long-term operational plans including workforce development and resource allocation.
Project Oversight
- Provide executive oversight for assigned construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
- Ensure projects meet schedule budget quality and safety standards.
- Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Financial Management
- Oversee construction budgets forecasts and cost controls across assigned projects.
- Ensure profitability through effective contract management cost containment and risk mitigation.
- Review and approve major expenditures bids and subcontractor agreements.
Operational Excellence
- Standardize construction processes policies and procedures across the organization.
- Implement best practices in project management scheduling procurement and quality assurance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Safety & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee development and enforcement of safety programs and policies.
- Ensure adherence to contractual legal and environmental requirements.
Team Leadership
- Lead mentor and develop construction leadership teams including project executives managers and field staff.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability collaboration and results.
- Support workforce planning recruitment and succession planning.
Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong relationships with clients subcontractors vendors and regulatory agencies.
- Represent the organization in high-level negotiations and project discussions.
- Ensure client satisfaction and support repeat business opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field (required).
- Masters degree (MBA or related) preferred.
- Experience in working on Government contracts.
- 1215 years of progressive construction experience including senior leadership roles.
- Proven track record managing large-scale complex construction projects or portfolios.
- Experience in government contracting commercial or industrial construction (as applicable).
- Knowledge of construction methods and industry requirements.
- Knowledge of safety standards and industry requirements.
- A valid drivers license issued by state of residence and in good standing with no DWI(s) or reckless driving within the last 10 years.
- Must be able to work independently or within a small team as necessary.
- Ability to adjust actions in relation to others actions to give full attention to what other people are saying and to logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Strong leadership and executive decision-making capabilities.
- Advanced knowledge of construction methodologies project management and contract administration.
- Financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and cost control.
- Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep understanding of safety regulations and risk management practices.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathering and analyzing information skillfully to develop alternative solutions.
- Write and verbalize clearly informatively and effectively able to read and interpret written information.
- Respectful and sensitivity to cultural differences. Promote a harassment-free environment. Build a diverse workforce.
- Work with integrity and ethically; upholding organizational values.
- Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position accepting responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments.
Displays original thinking and creativity meeting challenges with resourcefulness. Generate suggestions for improving work develop innovative approaches and ideas. Present ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Project delivery (on time and within budget)
- Safety performance (incident rates compliance)
- Profit margins and cost control
- Client satisfaction and retention
- Operational efficiency improvements
Work Environment & Travel
- Combination of office and field environments.
- Frequent travel to project sites may be required.
Note:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor. The statements herein intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position. Furthermore these statements do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Tanadgusix Corporation (TDX) and its subsidiaries.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference
SPS is a subsidiary of TDX and is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability STATUS veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Native Preference applies pursuant to P.L. 93-638 and SPSQ grants employment preference to shareholders of Tanadgusix Corporation and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law. Prior to employment successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen may be required.
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