VP of Operations(HVAC) - Gpac

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking to hire a VP of Operations to manage prestigious projects in the area. If you are ready to join an accomplished team with great career growth, apply today. The candidate will be responsible for all construction operations. The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, experience and confidence to engage and professionally interact with accounting professionals, and providing support for our Services teams. We are seeking an enthusiastic leader who can promote safety first on the job, lead by example, optimize operational efficiency, and develop a fast growing, high performing team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the mechanical construction teams and Services team in all areas of Construction Operation working on projects of various sizes and complexity. (Our team installs, repairs, and maintains mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in commercial buildings.)
• Ultimately responsible for the performance, safety, quality, and work execution of our West construction team to execute projects safely, on time, and on budget.
• Develop and grow team at all levels including field workers, foremen, and field operations managers.
• Work closely with Operations Manager and Project Managers to ensure that proper operational policies are followed from estimating through warranty.
• Provide leadership direction in mediating and resolving operational construction challenges with effective listening skills, solution focused mindset, and proactive resolution skills.
• Meet or exceed all financial budgets and goals, manage accounting and financial reporting with key involvement in financial review with project specific team.
• Provide leadership for scheduling manpower, material, and equipment with project teams.
• Play an active part in finding creative avenues and solutions to identify and hire the best-in-class talent in a current challenging talent pool market.

• Conduct jobsite visits to gather initial site information prior to bidding jobs on behalf of Estimating team.
• Review contract documents for correct scope including any contract changes and order pricing.
• Build and maintain strong customer relations with general contractor, subcontractors, vendors, internal customers, and owner.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, or significant related experience in Construction Management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing high performing teams with demonstrated success in adding operation efficiency.
• Experience in the mechanical construction/plumbing industry is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrate knowledge in construction management principles, practices and methods, environmental regulations, engineering project management methods, workplace safety, budgeting, employee management and development.
• Ability to solve complex, multi-faceted problems using various problem-solving techniques.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Possess analytical and mathematical skills, quick thinking, and a solid understanding of the main principles of engineering, construction, and architecture.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite – Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• COO or VP of operations to oversee and lead the plant, field service, engineering, and project management departments. Manufacturing experience is critical for this position. Should have some manufacturing, inventory management, purchasing, warehouse and logistics, etc. anyone with construction or engineering experience would be 

Benefits:

• Complete Benefits Package
• Matching 401k
• Relocation Assistance
• Lucrative Bonus plans

If you're interested in learning more about the opportunity, please apply or reach out directly to taesha.taylor@gogpac.com or 605.679.9253

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.