Divisional Vice President, Construction Services - Project Management - 1040

TriMark•Irvine, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Divisional Vice President of Construction Services leads a team responsible for design, estimating, and project management, with the goal of delivering exceptional customer experiences through successful project execution. The role focuses on optimizing daily operations, fostering sales growth, improving profitability, and expanding market share. It is located in Irvine, California, and is described as full-time with an in-office/hybrid work arrangement. The position reports to the Business Unit President/CFO. The leader oversees operational execution across bids, project negotiations, kickoffs, setup, ordering, and closeout; monitors job costs; and ensures work is timely, accurate, high-quality, and aligned with company procedures. The role promotes collaboration among designers, estimators, project managers, customers, general contractors, engineers, sales teams, and other stakeholders, while reviewing work before it is submitted to clients. The position also drives continuous improvement, training, quality control, KPI reporting, and strategic adaptation to industry and technology trends. It develops customer, vendor, manufacturer, service agency, and installation-company relationships; participates in sales presentations and bid reviews; and supports year-over-year growth in design and bid revenue. It is responsible for developing managers and supervisors, addressing personnel matters, monitoring performance, reviewing staffing needs, and leading hiring and onboarding. TriMark USA describes itself as a national provider of design services, commercial foodservice equipment, and supplies. The company highlights its I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent military or practical experience.
15 or more years of project management experience.
Experience managing and leading teams.
Job-site and construction experience.
Sales or sales-support experience.
Proven ability to lead large teams through complex problem-solving.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in mentoring, training, and communicating a clear vision and mission.
Demonstrated commitment to execution excellence while maintaining margin and profitability targets.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Sales-focused mindset and dedication to excellent customer service.
Strong presentation and selling skills, including the ability to engage customers at all organizational levels.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision-making.
Ability to foster positive communication and relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.
Skill in building relationships with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers, vendors, and other job-site trades.
Proficiency in reading construction documents.
Advanced knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to successfully pass a background check after offer acceptance.

Responsibilities

Apply company policies and procedures consistently to guide departmental operations.
Ensure departmental work is completed on time and to a high standard of accuracy and quality.
Assign workloads efficiently to maintain productivity.
Oversee bid submissions, project negotiations, kickoffs, project setup, ordering, and closeout.
Communicate clear expectations to customers and promote proactive, excellent customer service.
Monitor job costs to maximize profitability and enforce procedural adherence.
Build the team’s ability to collaborate with general contractors, engineers, project coordinators, sales staff, executive management, and other stakeholders.
Review team deliverables before they are submitted to clients.
Coordinate with project managers and promote collaboration between designers, estimators, and project managers to reduce errors and improve gross profit.
Evaluate processes and implement changes to improve efficiency and profitability.
Keep training programs and departmental procedures current.
Review and report on key performance indicators and implement quality-control measures.
Facilitate regular department meetings and training sessions.
Work with company leaders to identify growth opportunities and best practices.
Monitor industry and technology trends and lead strategic adaptations.
Maintain expertise in vendor discounts and collaborate with the PPG team on profit-growth goals.
Develop relationships with representatives, manufacturers, service agencies, and installation companies.
Resolve customer and vendor issues in a timely manner.
Participate in sales presentations and bid-scope review meetings to present TriMark’s capabilities.
Ensure year-over-year growth in design and bid revenue sales.
Develop department managers and supervisors’ leadership and training abilities.
Serve as a resource for troubleshooting complex issues.
Monitor personnel performance, conduct timely reviews, and address personnel issues promptly.
Review workload and sales forecasts and recommend staffing adjustments.
Lead employee interviews, hiring, and onboarding, and support employee career development.