Construction Executive

EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION JOBS

Vice President Operations- Construction

Employer:	BOR-SON Construction, Inc.
Job Location:	Minneapolis , MN
Cash Compensation:	Open
Job Description:	Job Cost • Owner Contract Agreement – become familiar with the project contract and ensure that the project is managed in the context of the agreement • Subcontracts / Purchase Orders – review all documents with consideration for schedule and related scope of work assumptions • Change orders • Ensure that change orders are managed in the context of the change order policy • Review change orders for accuracy and necessity • Responsible for monitoring job specific cost to ensure accuracy in routine projections • Profitability • Directly responsible for maintaining profit goals on a per project basis • Ensure that work in progress profit projections are complete and tracked compared to our business plan • Accounts receivable – proactively prompt timely payment from clients subject to contract terms • Review, along with committee members, company labor productivity and make recommendations for improvement • Monthly project summary – prepare a monthly “executive” report indicating project status including schedule, safety, job cost/profitability, and customer satisfaction. Schedule • Directly responsible for the completion of all projects on or ahead of the agreed upon schedule • Ensure that the scheduling policy is followed on all projects Personnel • Assign appropriate Supervision to active projects • Recognition – investigate, implement, and maintain recognition programs for operations employees • Provide leadership in negotiation and problem resolution on projects • Challenge and support direct reports to improve and enhance their skill and leadership talents • Oversee and/or conduct annual employee reviews for all operations employees • Monitor and measure direct report advancement and goal achievement • Assist in the definition and implementation of operations training requirements Safety and Risk Management • Safety – represent managements commitment to safety as the most important issue in our business, including; • Facilitate the initial project risk assessment, as well as subsequent efforts to monitor and control risk. • Ensure subcontractor compliance with company policies • Facilitate the implementation and utilization of the Zero Injury Program (ZIP) for operations personnel • Review and investigate all accidents that are a recordable or greater • Monitor routine safety goals and incentives • Ensure Project Management involvement in safety planning • Review operations personnel safety performance • Assist with subcontractor qualification, evaluation and administration Systems •Work with IT manager to keep software support systems current including scheduling and project management Routine Meetings • Initiate and supervise project start up meetings and process • One on one with Project Managers and Superintendents • Weekly meeting with President – reporting on all active projects • Monthly Planning meeting – reporting on monthly statistics • Visit each job at least once per month and more as needed to assist operations personnel Strategic planning • Participate in annual strategic planning and implement procedures to achieve operation goals Quality Assurance • Ensure that quality assurance is achieved through consistent quality control planning Misc. • Implement management oversight policies • Analyze and implement best practices in “LEAN” and “Green” construction concepts • Advise and supervise project managers and superintendents in dealing with project communications (ASI’s, RFI’s, PR’s, CO’s, etc.), claims, and project submittals • Oversee implementation of project close-out procedures and final overall project analysis EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Four years college in architecture, engineering, construction management, or business. Advanced degree preferred • Broad business administration and technical construction industry knowledge working with a general contractor • A minimum of fifteen years construction experience with a general contractor as a senior project manager or operations officer, acquiring broad construction industry knowledge • Experience and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word/Excel and Primavera scheduling. • Strong industry affiliations to help promote company business This position offers a competitive base salary, vehicle allowance, annual incentive bonus, a comprehensive employee benefit plan, 401(k) plan and annual profit sharing plan.

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