Senior Vice President of Operations

Tutor Perini•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Fisk Electric, a Tutor Perini Company, is hiring a Senior Vice President of Operations for its Houston, Texas office. The role is responsible for the successful management, direction, and profitability of the region and for guiding the construction group’s current operations and future growth. The position oversees construction planning, marketing, staffing, controlling, organizing, and motivating personnel in accordance with company values, beliefs, and policies. The Senior Vice President develops diversified opportunities for profitable growth, supports the corporate strategic plan, and creates and implements the regional business plan. The position reports to the President and involves regular visits to construction projects and regional offices, as well as travel of 25% to 40%. Fisk Electric provides electrical systems, structured cabling, integrated electronic security, and building technology design, installation, and maintenance services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a similar field from an accredited institution.
At least 7 years of experience in the electrical subcontractor sector in an executive leadership role.
Full knowledge of all aspects of the construction industry.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel 25% to 40%.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Willingness to complete an extensive background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another graduate degree.

Responsibilities

Build the region internally by training, educating, and developing associates.
Support the corporate strategic plan and integrate it into construction business plans.
Design and implement the regional business plan and provide consistent direction to business unit leaders.
Establish and promote contacts with potential owners and past clients to obtain work.
Pursue new areas of construction the company is capable of performing.
Prevent and resolve claims, disputes, and contingent liabilities.
Review and edit contractually required notice letters to owners and general contractors.
Oversee hiring and termination of operations personnel in accordance with applicable policies and federal laws.
Develop short-term goals, including the yearly budget, work mix, personnel and overhead requirements, capital expenditures, and profit objectives.
Keep key personnel informed about corporate short- and long-range goals and their expected contributions.
Communicate the organization’s day-to-day activities, goals, and problems to the President.
Review and document personnel progress and development through participation in the personnel evaluation program.
Visit construction projects and regional offices on a regular, planned basis, both scheduled and unscheduled.
Meet with Business Unit Leaders and the Vice President of Estimating to monitor costs, schedules, and profit improvement against original project objectives.
Ensure project control meetings, especially pre-job and post-job sessions, are conducted consistently for each major project and thoroughly documented.