VP, Water Operations
About The Position
The Vice President of Operations leads the coordination, financial health, and planning of multiple projects within one division or specialty build type. The role ensures initiatives achieve sound economic outcomes and meet schedules while working with industry experts and project teams to improve efficiency, mitigate risks, and foster collaboration. The position oversees project plans and production, project finances and profit-and-loss reporting, bids, safety compliance, staffing coordination, cost controls, budgets, invoicing, estimates, and forecasting. It also supports project managers with owner and community relations, manages insurance issues and claims as needed, and approves subcontractor and supplier selection and contract execution.
Requirements
- 15 or more years of experience in heavy civil construction.
- 10 or more years of experience managing construction teams.
- Experience managing heavy civil/highway projects, construction, business, and financial risk management.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to set clear expectations for direct reports and appropriate stakeholders.
- Proven financial reporting and analytical skills, with strong financial and business acumen.
- Ability to take personal ownership of cost or contract issues and accurately identify and mitigate possible project claims.
- Expert negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient multitasking and prioritization skills to provide technical guidance on scheduling, production, construction issues, and owner relationship situations.
- Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and oversee multiple project plans and project production within one division or specialty build type.
- Oversee the financial health of designated projects and financial profit-and-loss reporting.
- Approve project bids and proposed work in collaboration with project managers and bid review committees.
- Enforce company and project safety plans at project sites and ensure company and subcontractor safety compliance.
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure projects have accurately assigned personnel and that recruiting efforts address upcoming project needs.
- Review project costs and financial reporting to ensure projects operate efficiently and deliver within budget.
- Review monthly project status reports and ensure schedules and plans will meet project goals.
- Assist project managers with owner relations, community associations, and media releases as needed.
- Manage and provide oversight to insurance issues and claim resolutions as needed.
- Approve subcontractor and supplier selection and contract execution.
- Oversee and/or audit project cost controls, budgets, invoicing, estimates, and project forecasting.
- Provide upper management with input related to project operations and status.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program.
- Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP.
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical.
- Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
