Vice President, Management

Job Title

Vice President – Plumbing Division

Stoughton, MA

CEO

Full-Time / Exempt

Since 1924, J.C. Higgins has been developing a strong reputation for value-added relationships among New England's most highly regarded corporations and institutions. In fact, repeat construction projects from clients like these, account for over 80 percent of our business. As a result, we've grown into the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire region's largest fully integrated mechanical contracting company.

In addition, as a subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., we can draw upon the people and expertise of local affiliated companies, both mechanical and electrical services, to expand our capabilities even further. That means, regardless of size or complexity, we can handle every aspect of a project, from design/assist and value engineering, construction design/build, HVAC installation, plumbing, and facilities operation, to commissioning and building systems maintenance.

And throughout the process, our goal is always the same – to provide reliable commercial mechanical systems and services with excellence and integrity.

The Vice President – Plumbing Division is responsible for managing operational performance for the Plumbing Division.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $220,000:

• Member of local Plumbers Union / JCH Contributing to Union benefits

Annual Salary range = $175k to $185k plus union benefits

• NOT a member of local Plumbers Union

Annual Salary range = $190k to $220k plus Standard JCH benefits

• Lead the Plumbing Division’s estimating and project management teams through the entire project cycle from bid to project delivery.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the J.C. Higgins CEO & President, operating independently, effectively, and within the timelines of agreed upon initiatives.
• Lead the Plumbing department in developing the processes/procedures necessary to ensure operational and financial performance.
• Prepare for and participate in monthly project reviews with CEO, President, CFO, Controller, and project managers to evaluate job performance, assess risks and develop action plans.
• Motivate and advance the Plumbing department to ensure alignment with the Company’s operational vision and able to empower direct reports to perform at even higher levels. Instill an attitude of service in the Plumbing department and organization.
• Practice and promote EMCOR and J.C. Higgin’s Code of Ethics, “Leading with Character” in conducting business – both internally and externally.

The Vice President – Plumbing Division is responsible for managing, directing, and leading the Plumbing department, which includes Estimators, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other administrative support staff.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10-15 years Plumbing/Mechanical industry experience that includes progressive management positions in the Plumbing/Mechanical contracting industry.
• Journeyman/Master Plumber experience.
• Familiarity with construction contract language.
• Experience with assembling Budgets based on conceptual plans / schematics.
• Familiarity with construction means and methods.
• Understanding of principles, methods, and techniques of plumbing/mechanical, architectural, civil, and electrical engineering.
• Evaluate proposals from vendors and/or subcontractors for compliance with scope of work.

• Microsoft Office expertise, including Excel skills; experience with estimating and schedule software a plus.

• Ability to initiate actions and to deliver on commitments in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ability to work with the highest level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to improve processes, analyze, and solve…