VP of Construction

 

Job Title:                           VP of Construction

Location:                          Los Alamitos, CA

Reports to:                       President & CEO

FLSA Status:                    Exempt

Salary Range:                 $200K-$250K

Prepared By:                   Human Resources

Prepared Date:              November 2024

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

 

KDC Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. KDC Inc. is part of EMCOR Construction Services, a $8.0 Billion firm with offices throughout the United States and is ranked as one of the nation’s largest electrical contractors.

 

KDC Inc. has built its foundation on consistently exceeding the expectations of clients with an emphasis on the core values of honesty, integrity and value. KDC Inc. provides the highest level of customer service through quality, cutting-edge technologies, continuing education and an unrelenting safety policy.

 

SUMMARY

 

KDC Inc. is seeking a VP of Construction responsible for shaping and developing strategy across the organization. The VP of Construction reports directly to the President & CEO of KDC Inc. and will be responsible for overseeing and managing operations of our Commercial/Industrial Construction and Service/Special Projects divisions, by providing oversight, direction and support to the division managers and their teams. This position requires at least 6-10 years’ progressive experience in project management or operations in the Construction Industry working for a multi-million-dollar Electrical Contractor. Applicants with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• The VP of Construction is responsible for advising the President & CEO on business development and corporate planning issues that relate and impact the operations of the company. Ensure all are informed about business activities, performance, opportunities, and recommended courses of action;
• Lead and manage operations of our Commercial/Industrial Construction and Service/Special Projects divisions, by providing oversight, direction and support to the division managers and their teams.
• Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is expected;
• Ensure proper report structure with divisions and departments;
• Identify opportunities and areas for improvement within each division and improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizational missions such as:
  • Improve Management Reporting, Document and Information Control, Business Processes and Organizational Planning and Training;
  • Improve the bridging of Operations and Accounting and Project Management and Field Labor;
  • Improve the implementation of prefabrication;
• Lead Division and Operational Managers to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with the overall company strategy;
• Set Performance goals that are tailored to each Division and challenge basic assumptions underlying each Division’s operations;
• Develop operational goals for each Division that are aggressive, yet obtainable, and tied to long-term goals of the company;
• Establish short-term goals that align with long-term objectives to enhance functional and operational activities;
• Monitor Division performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made, and if necessary, corrective actions are taken;
• Identify and establish key performance indicators for operations as well as deliver report on performance to measure against;
• Establish monthly project status/projection reviews with each Account Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager and VP of Service. Report these to the CFO/President & CEO.
• Implement strategic management processes that require restructuring, reengineering and refocusing the organization as required through action plans and focus driven processes.
• Optimization of customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations.

1. Increase relations with suppliers to improve efficiency on all projects.
2. Build cohesiveness with all our suppliers so that they know best to serve us.

• Implementation of productivity/quality metrics designed to minimize costs and enhance efficiency by using quantitative and