Lucas Group has partnered with our client in on their search for a Vice President of Operations.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The VP of Operations is responsible for advising the CEO, President on business development and corporate planning issues that relate and impact the operations of the company.

• Ensure all are informed about business activities, performance, opportunities, and recommended courses of action
• Lead managers to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with the overall company strategy
• Challenge basic assumptions underlying each division's operations
• Set performance goals that are tailored to each division
• Develop operational goals for each division that are aggressive, yet obtainable, and tied to long-term goals of the company
• Establish short-term goals that align with the long-term objectives to enhance functional and operational activities
• Monitor division performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made, and if necessary, corrective actions are taken
• Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is expected
• Identify and establish key performance indicators for operations as well as deliver report performance to measure against
• Oversees and Manage Project Managers, Account Managers and Construction Managers
• Establish monthly project status/projection reviews with each Account Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager and VP of Service. Report these to the CEO/CFO.
• Implement strategic management processes that require restructuring, reengineering and refocusing the organization as required through action plans and focus driven processes
• Strategic management of the field production, prefab, BIM & CAD field layout, technology (hardware / software application) and SOP
• Optimization of customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations
• Increase relations with suppliers to improve efficiency on all projects
• Build cohesiveness with all of our suppliers so that they know how best to serve us
• Implementation of productivity/quality metrics designed to minimize costs and enhance efficiency by using quantitative and qualitative measures
• Scheduling
• Task Planner
• Percent Complete Layout Drawings
• Effective planning and layout of workflow (office as well as field), assembly procedures, maximizing the efforts of the workforce
• Supervising, Coaching and developing staff on a regular basis (Field & Office)
• Budget Planning
• Cost To Complete
• Man loading Projections (scheduling)
• Percent Complete
• Billings
• Cash Flow Projections (Forecasting)
• Improvement of quality by researching and implementing best practices and identifying new/needed skills, better processes, or methods
• Ensure that Accounting Department requests are resolved and communicated in a timely manner
• Identify and mentor potential leaders
• Personal contact with owner/contractor

Skills Needed:

• Minimum 6-10 years’ progressive experience in project management or operations, sales or marketing in the Construction Industry working for a multi-million dollar Electrical Contractor.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Engineering or similar Degree
• Graduate Degree, in Business, Finance, Engineering or similar Degree preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
• Technical competencies - understand software, hardware, networks, etc.
• High initiative and ability to work well in a team environment
• Effectively handle stressful situations and deadline pressures
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Experience using Estimating and Project Management software such as, Accubid, Live Count, Bluebeam

Title: VP of Operations

Location: Dallas, TX

Client Industry: Electrical construction