General Manager - Design Build Construction

Construction Leadership Position

The person in this position will have responsibility for strategic leadership and growth of Bartlett & West Construction. This position is responsible for providing operational excellence, financial management, team leadership and relationship management with all stakeholders, driving the contracting and comprehensive risk management in order to meet or exceed all contractual and financial targets. The location preference for this position is the Overland Park, KS office but alternatives will be considered.

Bartlett & West Construction currently prioritizes project pursuits in the Midwest but is prepared to support projects throughout the lower 48 contiguous states. Bartlett & West Construction current year contract volume is approximately $20 million and pursuing strong growth.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Provides direction and leadership for projects across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Engages in the creation, development, and execution of plans and programs for the growth of the company.
• Develops and execute strategies to expand market share and revenue.
• Promotes Alternative Project Delivery methods and engages with industry organizations to continuously evolve to result in increased project quality and client satisfaction

Partnership Development:

• Serves as the primary client relationship contact at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client which, in the case of Alternative Project Delivery methods, should be done in collaboration with the design-side Project Manager.
• Guides and participates with the team to build and maintain long-term relationships with existing clients for the assigned work to build new business opportunities and cultivate repeat wins.
• Creates and fosters close relationships with the subcontractor community in order to develop long-term partners.
• Guides Construction Project Managers on the selection process of qualified subcontractors to achieve targeted project results.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with partners from the Bartlett & West design side and other subconsultant partners.

Talent Development:

• Fosters a productive and enthusiastic team of direct reports through coaching and development, goal setting, continuing education and ongoing talent and performance assessment.
• Delegates appropriately and follows up effectively.
• Participates in and/or leads the interview and selection process for roles needed to successfully achieve the outcomes of the company.
• Identifies individuals for advancement in the organization, particularly for the purposes of succession planning. Invests necessary time and effort to coach and develop identified successors, positioning the organization to effectively transition leaders.
• Aligns Construction Project Managers and Site Superintendents with roles for which they are well-suited and have the highest probability of success.
• Develops recruiting strategies promoting a continuous pipeline for entry level positions including building relationships with select universities and trade schools.

Fiscal and Administrative Accountability:

• Budgets and manages sales and gross margin consistent with established goals. Focuses on growth of the construction company.
• Participates in the establishment of and assumes responsibility for achieving financial objectives for all operations in scope of authority.
• Develops, reviews and approves budgets; reviews and interprets various financial reports; effectively applies financial information to effective decision making.
• Conducts and directs all business operations under assignment in a manner consistent with company purpose and core values.

Operational Effectiveness:

• Ensures successful implementation and execution of operational activities to maximize resources, manage processes, and pursue efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Works in collaboration and cooperation with other business units and/or departments, to provide effective oversight to assigned projects providing quality assurance and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Stays abreast and informed regarding relevant technical, operational,…