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Title: Executive Vice President

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Locations: Clarks, NE and Omaha, NE

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• 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.
• Serve as the executive champion for change order management processes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Experience:

• 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.
• Proven experience managing risk, profitability, and client relationships.