Vice President, Construction Operations

About the role

The Vice President of Construction Operations plays a pivotal role in driving the growth and profitability of our Kansas City office's construction team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead a high-performance team, ensuring projects are executed with precision and in alignment with our core values.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all aspects of the Russell business model, including development, sales, preconstruction, construction operations.
• Act as cultural ambassador for the Kansas City market, driving positive change and embracing emerging technologies to support sustainable competitive advantage.
• Understand local construction market and effectively negotiate construction contracts to Russell's best business and legal interest.
• Develop and nurture high performance teams leading by example through strategic hiring, engagement, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring.
• Oversee all construction project opportunities while managing all communication both internal and external.
• Oversee the budgeting process for the regional office, ensuring project-level budgeting and reporting excellence.
• Navigate contract negotiations, risk evaluation, and pricing decisions with finesse.
• Lead and support the construction team to achieve project goals, emphasizing safety, quality and exceptional client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster "trusted advisor" relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, construction management, civil engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years' experience in a senior leadership role in the construction industry with a proven track record of successful leadership and operational excellence.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing.
• Proven success in design-build or negotiated construction environments.
• Ability to effectively negotiate the business and legal provisions of construction contracts.
• Proven ability to resolve issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate a dynamic and evolving environment with ease.
• Strong client focus with dedication to building and maintaining successful relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to build, nurture, develop and retain high performing teams through engaged leadership.
• Able to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others.
• Able and willing to establish positive interactions with other internal and external stakeholders.