Vice President of Operations

About the role

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Vice President of Operations. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Central, FL.

The Vice President of Operations position will effectively steer the Commercial Construction Business Units towards success, ensuring that all Business Units remain competitive while enhancing profitable growth, driving unwavering support to our people and providing efficient and responsive solutions to the needs of all our clients through operational excellence. The Vice President of Operations will cultivate a culture of collaboration and empowerment, ensuring that every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best. By leveraging innovative practices and advanced technologies this position will strive for unparalleled operational efficiency. This position will be heavily focused on continuous improvement in all areas of the Operational side of our business. Participate in, support and drive the outcome of our strategic plan. Moreover, the Vice President of Operations will instill the commitment to our people, operational excellence and sustainable profitable growth to drive every commercial project.

Responsibilities

Organizational Structure

• Reports to Executive Vice President of Operations.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Corporate Services Department Directors.

Operational Responsibilities

• Run key business unit meetings and ensure metrics are set and met, and processes followed such as project forecast meetings and audits.
• Assist in developing strategic and tactical goals; drive goals to completion (create timelines, assign owners, monitor progress, anticipate and remove obstacles, contribute to the success, leverage strengths, address performance concerns, celebrate success).
• Create, contribute to, and manage data and analytic processes.
• Contribute to creation of meaningful metrics and drive accountability, consequences, and celebrations.
• Understand and support total customer experience, resolve problems, drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in problem resolution, driving consistency and ensuring adherence to company-wide procedures and processes.
• Remove obstacles and barriers that hinder operations.
• Act as a sounding board, mentor, teacher and confidant in decision-making and assist in the significant opportunity assessment and risk management decisions.
• Ensure that the organization is focused on learning, improving and reinforcing what success looks like when complications exist.
• Be highly visible and approachable as demonstrated by resolving problems and contributing to success both for the business unit and the Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in an Operations Manager or comparable leadership role within a construction company generating $1 billion or more in annual revenue.
• Proven experience leading operational leaders and multidisciplinary teams within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, industry practices, market dynamics, and business processes.
• Demonstr