Vice President, Midwest Construction Operations

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and, subsequently, our Tribe. 

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Location: This position will report to our office in Kansas City, MO and will support our Midwest Region.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Vice President of Midwest Construction Operations works closely with the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Construction Region as needed to assist with business development, management, operations, staff, and production needs to:

• Help promote the Tepa culture to employees and clients.
• Provide strategic direction and input to identify and pursue potential business opportunities.
• Assist with the overall management of personnel and operations in alignment with Tepa’s vision, core values, and goals.
• Provide project management as needed and help develop the personnel and project management skills of others.

Job Functions:

• Partner with the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Construction Region to implement direct management processes including, but not limited to, business development direction, contract management, and program/project team oversight.
• Assist with development of business plans and assist the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Construction Region to meet the approved plans accordingly.
• Help manage the overall direction of the Midwest Construction Region to meet or exceed approved business plans.
• Conduct business development meetings with clients and attend conferences to ensure Tepa’s position within the market and upcoming contracts.
• Assist with cost estimating and conduct review of estimates by others.
• Develop Go-No Go meetings and proposal/bid preparations for business opportunities. 
• Conduct review of project budgets and forecasting.
• Provide input on the selection of team members and subcontractor(s).
• Assist the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Construction Region, Tepa Talent Management, and Human Resources to assure Tepa can hire, coach/counsel, and terminate employees and subcontractors as needed.
• Mentor employees and summer interns.
• Assist project managers with technical issues, scheduling, cost control measures, and administrative and customer service skills.
• Assist the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Construction Region in providing direction as needed in response to the customer/job issues or site concerns.
• Help the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Construction Region ensure that Tepa is well apprised of all shortages/overages on budgets in a timely manner.
• Attend contract negotiations and contract dispute meetings as necessary.
• Travel as needed to active projects, assess status, and assure the client that Tepa leadership is involved.
• Travel to Tepa meetings as requested.
• Perform project management duties for specific projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Vice President of the Midwest Construction Region or executive leadership.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or other related field and/or 8+ years’ experience in a similar management-level position.
• 10+ years’ experience developing cost estimates and developing proposals/bids.
• 10+ ye