Vice President, Operations, Mission Critical

Suffolk Construction•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Construction Management or relevant discipline with minimum of ten years of experience in the Mission Critical field or a related area.
Extensive knowledge of Mission Critical construction markets and business sectors is essential.
A thorough familiarity with construction concepts, definitions, practices and procedures is fundamental.
A practical knowledge of planning, permitting, and zoning regulations is required.
Highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task.
Entrepreneurial and collaborative.
Ability to travel 50%.

Responsibilities

Lead and expand Suffolk Construction’s Mission Critical business
Work with Operations leadership team to set the business direction and strategy for the Mission Critical sector
Oversee execution of the sector goals as outlined in the group’s business plan; develop Mission Critical portions of business plan for roll up into consolidated office business plan
Develop sector expertise, share market knowledge with leadership and sector
Ensure corporate vision and strategies are communicated to Project Executives by their teams
Lead work acquisition team in pursuits
Identify and cultivate new client relationships; develop relationship with, and have the pulse of, existing clients
Identify priority pursuits and projects
Lead and participate in teaming strategies
Direct the strategy and content of group proposals and/or presentations
Recommend general conditions and fees to the General Manager
Ensure client satisfaction through formal (Suffolk CONNECT) and informal (client interaction, community events, etc.) channels
Assist in strategic subcontractor management
Actively participate in industry events and associations
Review and analyze weekly financial reports on projects; provide guidance and direction to Project Executives
Ensure appropriate financial projections for each project and implement strategies to achieve goals
NOI forecasting and maintenance projections
Revenue and income commitments
Commercial sector G&A planning and management
Risk management
Cash flow
Contracts to prescribed limits
Coordination of legal matters
Seek out and recruit key staff
Evaluate team performance and provide direction
Build future leaders through mentoring
Support training and curriculum development and planning
Create sector organizational structure and staffing
Career pathing
Development
Retention
Oversee preconstruction efforts on all sector projects
Ensure sector projects are set up for success, consistent with the P&L and sector targets as outlined in the group’s business plan
Ensure all construction activities are consistent with Suffolk’s Standard Operating Procedures
Conduct weekly meetings with Project Executives and entire team to review job performance in its entirety
Review schedule updates and participate in monthly meeting
Review monthly KPIs, evaluate trends and drive improvement
Ensure performance corrections are implemented to achieve client satisfaction