Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

4d•$230,400 - $290,400

About The Position

HITT Contracting is seeking a Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing to serve as the Business Unit Leader. This leader manages multiple project teams to deliver exceptional client results and generate company profit. The role identifies project opportunities across multiple accounts, develops strategies to win work, and ensures projects align with the company’s risk tolerance and run smoothly from start to finish. The position reports to and receives direction from an Executive Vice President. The qualified candidate brings strong leadership experience, established industry relationships, and the ability to implement strategy and execute goals for Austin and its surrounding market. They should have business acumen, communication skills, an understanding of commercial construction and general contracting, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Business Unit Leaders and their teams are expected to earn client trust by delivering exceptional experiences. HITT Contracting is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, and has an 85-year history in the commercial construction market nationwide. The company describes its work environment as positive, inclusive, and team-oriented.

Requirements

Strong leadership experience and established industry relationships.
Ability to implement strategy and execute goals for Austin and its surrounding market.
Excellent business acumen and communication skills.
Core understanding of commercial construction and general contracting.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
Software proficiency and ability to adopt software systems such as Procore, scheduling tools, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards.
OSHA 30-hour certification required.
Skill in business communications, including writing and verbal presentations.
A four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably concentrated in construction, engineering, or business; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold safety as the top priority and monitor the business unit’s safety measures and protocols for OSHA compliance and to prevent emergencies or recordables.
Develop a long-term strategic plan to build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with current and future clients.
Leverage a pipeline of work for new and existing clients locally and nationally, creating consistent opportunities across the enterprise.
Act as executive sponsor and approver for pursuits while monitoring subcontractor usage to ensure fair awards and supplier diversity for the business unit.
Ensure risk-related issues are documented and communicated, and resolve subcontractor disputes at the business unit level.
Perform site walks to ensure milestones are met and review health checks to address challenges.
Establish and achieve revenue and profile goals and ensure the accuracy and financial health and profitability of the business unit.
Ensure proper team and resource allocation by attracting and recruiting top and diverse talent, supporting career growth and opportunities, and developing a business unit succession plan.
Lead by example and encourage engagement and transparency to create an inclusive and positive work environment.
Leverage HITT’s strengths and capabilities to position the enterprise for success and identify opportunities for competitive advantage in the market.
Model community contribution, represent the company in outreach efforts, and serve on an internal executive committee to offer insights.
Demonstrate humility, emotional intelligence, and adaptability when receiving feedback.