Vice President of Construction

This position will provide day-to-day leadership and management for KDC Construction Inc., ensuring alignment with KDC's strategic vision, culture, philosophy, mission, and both short- and long-term goals. The Vice President of Construction will communicate and enforce policies, procedures, and operational guidelines established by the Executive Leadership Team, driving the company's overall success.

About the Company

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, is a leader in the Grocery/Retail/Restaurant construction industry with a team of diverse individuals dedicated to people, customers, projects, and community. KDC strongly focuses on building a culture that encourages personal and professional growth. The company is a proud recipient of the Top Workplaces award for 2022, 2023, and 2024, presented by the Orange County Register. KDC strives to exceed customer expectations and uphold core values through the contributions of each employee, guided by the SMILE principles:

• Synergy – Divisions cooperate toward mutual success and stability through shared resources.
• Marketing – Focused market expertise and strategic growth ensure consistency, reliability, and superior client outcomes.
• Innovation – Opportunities and solutions enhance performance, safety, reliability, and client value while supporting new business ventures.
• Longevity – Long-term financial stability with a consistent 12-month business cycle.
• Excellence – Unquestioned market leadership, unsurpassed quality, timeliness, and a motivating work environment that fosters professional growth and personal advancement.

Responsibilities

Oversight of Projects

• Provides oversight and strategic vision for all active projects.
• Works with accounting/finance to monitor and assist with accounts receivable activities.
• Reviews and approves travel reports, correspondence, joint check requisitions, and client/owner status reports as required.
• Oversees warranty items to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversees the review of bid jobs from a construction perspective before bidding.
• Assigns and reviews project assignments for all team members.
• Maintains and updates the staffing schedule.
• Works with the Director of Estimating to prepare supervision calculations for bid and negotiated jobs and review permits, plans, specs, and schedules.
• Visits job sites as required.

Oversight of Departmental Estimating Process

• Provides oversight and strategic vision during the planning and design phase of projects.
• Ensures KDC's estimating procedures are in place and fully utilized to capitalize on each project/opportunity.
• Manages group resources and applies them appropriately as projects progress through the Preconstruction process.
• Reviews and approves project budgets, estimates, group correspondence, subcontracts/purchase orders, and owner contracts.

Administration

• Participates in monthly Project Reviews and provides all associated financial reporting.
• Provides monthly projections for company revenues.
• Responsible for staffing projections.
• Assists the Sr Vice President in monitoring the overhead budget.
• Reviews and approves expense reports and PTO requests.
• Reviews monthly salary allocations and costs and distributes to the necessary parties.
• Participates in bonus and salary reviews.

Business Development

• Aligns with Business Development to develop profitable business and long-term revenue.
• Monitors market conditions to properly evaluate revenue opportunities.
• Assists in the preparation of marketing materials and proposals.
• Participates in Business Development calls as needed.
• Maintains relationships with potential and current clients, architects, and subcontractors.

Staff Management and Development

• Oversees the hiring, job assignment, training, and development of Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers.
• Provides challenges, goals, and vision for the Operations and Estimating Groups.
• Prepares and presents performance reviews for direct reports and others as appropriate.

Additional Activities/Responsibilities/Duties

• Provides leadership for conflict resolution to facilitate effectiveness and improved working relationships.
• Keeps the Sr Vice President informed of critical issues that could potentially affect KDC's financial exposure unfavorably.
• Signs monthly draws if assigned by the Sr Vice President.
• Participates in special projects (e.g., operations manual, rollout of new technology platforms).
• Develops strategies for the management of new projects and clients.
• Travel required.
• Serves as a responsible leader to ensure all safety requirements for jobs are upheld for the protection of co-workers, subcontractors, the public, and the client by supporting all Company safety efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related area.
• 10-15 years of experience in commercial construction, with five years in a management position.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with ground-up projects.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the Construction Industry.
• Strong relationships in the market.
• Ability to take and pass state license examinations.
• Knowledge of codes and standard practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others toward a collective goal.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft Software Suite.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Able to identify a need, remove barriers, and know how to make things happen.
• Values diversity of ideas, opinions, and people.
• Good common sense and applied logic.
• Must possess or obtain an appropriate state driver’s license before employment, maintain a clean driving record, and have reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental HMO and PPO insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Holidays

Pay

Competitive salary/hourly range of $215,000.00 to $269,000.00 per year, considering the candidate’s experience.