Vice President-General Construction

Kimmel & Associates•Lafayette, LA

1d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Vice President, Western Indiana Region will hold full operational and financial responsibility for all regional activities. This executive leader will oversee project planning, coordination, execution, profitability, staffing, and business development efforts across the region. While authority may be delegated, ultimate responsibility for performance, profitability, compliance, and client satisfaction remains with this role.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of progressive construction industry experience
Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field from an accredited institution
OSHA 30 certification
Extensive knowledge of the general construction industry
Proven ability to prepare accurate cost estimates and schedules
Strong negotiation skills with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Working knowledge of construction legal matters including contracts, liens, labor standards, and safety regulations
Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, QA/QC, safety compliance, billing, subcontract administration, and contract management
Ability to identify and resolve issues proactively
Experience developing business relationships that generate new opportunities
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to supervise field and office staff
Proficiency in construction estimating, scheduling, and project management software

Responsibilities

Regional & Operational Leadership Provide executive oversight for all regional construction operations
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents
Monitor profit projections and adjust operations to maintain or improve margins
Oversee accurate and timely project documentation and reporting
Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
Financial & Project Oversight Prepare and review cost estimates, budgets, and schedules
Negotiate owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Oversee competitive procurement of materials, equipment, and trade partners
Supervise project setup processes including Schedule of Values, estimates, billing requirements, and system configuration
Accurately prepare and review month-end profit projections
Team Development & Leadership Recruit, train, mentor, and manage both field and office personnel
Develop Project Engineers and Project Managers
Foster collaboration across estimating, preconstruction, operations, safety, and quality teams
Attend and contribute to required company meetings
Promote and enforce company safety policies and initiatives
Business Development & Client Relations Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing to secure future opportunities
Represent the company professionally within the regional business community
Drive repeat business by ensuring client satisfaction