Vice President-Mission Critical

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards. We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, including commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “To be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Vice President – Mission Critical

Classification: Exempt

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in the general business operations of the company by leading and directing the operations and activities of the mission-critical business unit. The overall goal of the VP is to ensure quality and profitable projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The VP will be primarily involved with performing the following duties and responsibilities.

• Participate in establishing corporate goals, objectives, and operating and strategic plans and communicate to staff.
• Establish and communicate short and long-term goals and objectives for business unit, consistent with corporate goals and objectives.
• Make recommendations for ways to improve business operations (including processes, procedures and best operating practices), looking for ways to improve efficiency and profitability and to increase client satisfaction.
• Consistently provide others with appropriate day-to-day and strategic information so others can make informed decisions.

Business Development/Sales And Client Relations

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Alston Construction’s services and capabilities (and those of competitors) to assist in identifying applicable potential new clients and projects.
• Analyze the marketplace for pertinent strategic opportunities and create strategies that result in winning profitable new business.
• Develop and maintain trust and confidence of clients; maintain close contact with clients to gain feedback and to assist in leading to new and repeat business.
• Facilitate professional and competitive proposals and presentations.
• Lead and/or participate in client presentations and meetings.
• Maintain a detailed pipeline of clients and projects in Prophet, including status of opportunities and analysis/reasons for wins/losses.
• Share information with other offices regarding business development opportunities in other areas or where pursuits of the same client may exist.

Operations

• Take steps to anticipate short and long-term future consequences and trends, using knowledge and perspective.
• Act within Alston Construction’s “Levels of Authority”.
• Review and negotiate contracts and mitigate risks associated with project and contract terms.
• Manage, in a cost-effective manner, warranty and post-warranty claims.
• Review ongoing project performance, to include estimating, budgeting, staffing, job cost management, attaining/enhancing fee, etc.
• Resolve conflicts that could impede Alston Construction’s ability to meet goals and client expectations

Staff Management

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff; provide oversight to ensure effective and efficient operation of business unit and compliance with Alston Construction’s established policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the performance of staff and provide them with regular, ongoing feedback (positive as well as constructive areas for improvement or development opportunities); complete timely formal performance evaluations.
• Mentor staff; encourage their professional development and growth.
• Create and foster collaborative and effective team relationships.

Safety

• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.
• Provide oversight to ensure employees are conducting all construction activities in a safe, clean and orderly working environment and ensure job site compliance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including communication to subcontractors, addressing job site issues and documentation of any IIPP events in adherence with the Company’s IIPP manual.

Personal

• Understand, work within, and visibly support the accepted ethical standards of the company.
• Actively participate in the local construction and real estate community to network and build relationships.
• Stay abreast of changes in the industry, best practices, and other industry information by appropriate reading, meetings, conferences, networking, etc.
• Remain current in all company required training and certifications.

Education, Experience, And Licensing/Certifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant operations and business development experience with a general contractor and a minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Proven track record of selling profitable work and of successfully managing a business plan.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and reach.
• Occasionally lift 10 lbs.
• Extensive computer use and reading from documents and computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Repetitive use of keyboard and mouse, extensive reading from documents and computer.
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours and flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.

Work Environment

• The majority of the Vice President’s duties and responsibilities take place in the office; however, office and non-manual work in the field is also required.
• Will be exposed to outside weather elements while in the field.
• May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, and/or airborne particles while in the field.
• Dress, including proper PPE, is conducive to a building construction environment.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We expect all employees to maintain a respectful working environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. For additional information, please contact Human Resources.