Vice President of Construction

Overview

The Vice President of Construction will lead operations for KDC Construction. This position will provide day-to-day leadership and management, ensuring alignment with KDC's strategic vision, culture, philosophy, mission, short- and long-term goals, and policies, both internally and externally. The Vice President of Construction will communicate and enforce policies, procedures, and operational guidelines established by the Executive Leadership Team. This position is responsible for the company's overall success.

Striving to be the leader in construction and facilities services by exceeding customer expectations begins with each employee. Through the individual contributions of our employees, we can support our core values. To help us accomplish this goal, we ask you to SMILE.

• Synergy – bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring departments.
• Marketing – understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall Company’s success.
• Innovation – continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.
• Longevity – understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with the organization is achievable.
• Excellence – bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversight of Projects:
  • Provides oversight and strategic vision of all active projects.
  • Works with accounting/finance to monitor and assist with accounts receivable activities.
  • Reviews and approves travel reports, correspondence, joint check requisitions, and client/owner status reports (as required).
  • Oversees warranty items to ensure all warranty issues are being addressed promptly.
  • Oversees the review of bid jobs from a construction point of view before bidding.
  • Assigns and reviews project assignments for all team members.
  • Maintains and updates the staffing schedule.
  • Works with the Director of Estimating to prepare supervision calculations for bid and negotiated jobs and review permits, plans, specs, and schedules.
  • Visits job sites as required.

• Oversight of Departmental Estimating Process:
  • Will provide oversight and strategic vision during the planning and design phase of projects
  • Ensures KDC's estimating procedures are in place and employed to capitalize on each project/opportunity fully
  • Manages group resources and applies them appropriately as projects progress through the Preconstruction process
  • Reviews and approves project budgets, estimates, group correspondence, subcontracts/purchase orders, and owner contracts

• Administration:
  • Participates in monthly Project Reviews and provides all associated financial reporting
  • Will provide monthly projections for company revenues
  • Responsible for staffing projections.
  • Assists the Sr Vice President in monitoring the overhead budget
  • Reviews and approves expense reports and PTO requests
  • Reviews monthly salary allocations and costs and distributes to the necessary parties
  • Participates in bonus and salary reviews.

• Business Development:
  • Aligns with Business Development and works with Business Development to develop a profitable business and long-term revenue.
  • Monitors market conditions to properly evaluate revenue opportunities
  • Assists in the preparation of marketing materials and proposals
  • Participates, as needed, in Business Development calls
  • Maintains potential and current client, architect, and sub-relationships

• Staff Management and Development:
  • Oversees the hiring, job assignment, training, and development of Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers.
  • Provide challenges, goals, and vision for the Operations and Estimating Groups.
  • Prepares and presents performance reviews for direct reports and others as appropriate.

• Additional Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties:
  • Provides leadership for conflict resolution to facilitate effectiveness and improved working relationships
  • Keeps the Sr Vice President informed of critical issues that can potentially affect KDC's financial exposure unfavorably.
  • Signs monthly draws (if assigned by the Sr Vice President)
  • Participates in special projects (i.e., operations manual, the rollout of new technology platforms)
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