Job Details

Job Title: VP of Operations

Location: Kingsport, TN

Status of Hire, Hours: Direct Hire, Full Time

Salary: 210-245K plus bonus potential

Job Description

Client is a specialty Industrial Maintenance and Construction Contractor actively performing work on a variety of sites.

The Vice President of Operations reports to the COO and is responsible for the complete project life cycle from the estimate/proposal stage through project execution and close out to final invoicing. The position provides leadership for the field execution team of direct reports as well as coordination and teamwork with support services personnel in the office. The individual needs to be hands-on and ready to be on-site at projects as needed and work with the Project Managers to create success for the company and clients we serve. Client prefers 15 plus years' industry management experience in a direct hire company environment.

The Vice President of Operations ensures projects are delivered safely, within budget and as scheduled and supports sales and proposal efforts to obtain contracts. The position is responsible for project success in Safety, Quality, project cost tracking, forecasting and accurate reporting on our projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of construction projects within our backlog.
• Ensure all employees perform in accordance with safety policies and are provided with safety training and applicable certification required by law and company policy.
• Operate with integrity and ensure organization maintains a trusting relationship with clients.
• Ensure projects are contracted in accordance with company risk standards and never performed without an approved contract.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and performance/quality metrics to ensure accountability and adherence to safety, quality and cost by the project team.
• Ensure Subcontractor performance and tracking is in accordance with project plan and budget.
• Ensure accurate and timely field cost reporting and forecasting of key metrics.
• Manage and ensure timely submittal and follow-up of change orders.
• Support Project manager and ensure positive project cash flow.
• Ensure complete and timely invoice submittal.
• Follow all company approval guidelines and ensure adherence on the projects.
• Set, monitor and align processes/people to meet quarterly and annual goals.