Title: Executive Vice President
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location Note: This position is based in Omaha, Nebraska; however, regular travel to our corporate office in Clarks, Nebraska, is required. Candidates should expect to make weekly trips to the Clarks office to collaborate with leadership, operations, and support teams.
Description
The Executive Vice President (EVP) serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing leadership and support in the development, execution, and achievement of the Company's mission, vision, and long-term strategic objectives. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the EVP plays a critical role in translating strategy into action and ensuring the successful execution of company-wide initiatives.
In addition to strategic responsibilities, the Executive Vice President is accountable for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring operational excellence, organizational alignment, and effective collaboration across all departments. This role provides leadership, direction, and support to department leaders while driving performance, fostering a culture of accountability, and promoting continuous improvement to achieve the Company's goals and objectives.
Leadership Expectations:
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and build relationships with employees, management, customers, and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
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Strong leadership capabilities characterized by sound judgment, personal integrity, accountability, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to unexpected challenges quickly, calmly, and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to upholding and promoting the Company's core values while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to lead by example, drive organizational performance, and support the successful execution of business objectives.
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Success in this role requires a \"roll-up-your-sleeves\" approach, leading by example and working alongside teams to achieve Company objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
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Collaborate with the CEO and Directors to develop, implement, and execute strategic business plans and organizational objectives.
- Serve as the executive integrator between Business Development, Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Project Management, and Construction to ensure projects move seamlessly through every phase of execution.
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Serve as the executive champion for change order management processes.
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Monitor and evaluate project performance against established schedules, budgets, and key performance indicators, taking corrective action as necessary to address deviations.
- Review, manage, and approve project estimates, proposals, and pre-bid packages to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with Company objectives.
- Provide executive leadership for all project execution activities from contract award through project closeout.
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Approve project budgets, staffing plans, resource allocations, and schedules to ensure successful project execution and operational efficiency.
- Establish and maintain effective business relationships with clients, engineering firms, construction partners, suppliers, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and direction to the project management team to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, and industry standards.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual and operational risks by reviewing agreements and partnering with the CEO and corporate counsel to negotiate favorable terms with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments to enhance efficiency, profitability, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
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Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Experience:
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10+ years of experience in construction leadership positions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Knowledge and experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors.
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Proven experience managing risk, profitability, and client relationships.
