Commercial Construction Vice President

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT .

Commercial Construction Vice President

Job Description:

HITT Contracting is seeking a Vice President (VP) to lead and manage multiple project teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients and generate profit for the company. This individual identifies project opportunities on multiple accounts, defines the strategies needed to win work, and ensures that projects align with our risk tolerance and run smoothly from start to finish. This position reports to and receives direction from a Senior Vice President.

HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 85-year history of success in the commercial construction market nationwide and offers a positive and inclusive, team-oriented work environment. HITT has been recognized as a top workplace across multiple markets.

The qualified candidate brings strong leadership experience and established relationships in the industry and possesses the ability to implement strategy and execute goals. This individual possesses excellent business acumen and communication skills, a core understanding of commercial construction and general contracting, and has proven ability managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Successful leaders and their teams must be committed to The HITT Promise, meaning working tirelessly and intentionally to earn the trust of our clients by delivering exceptional experiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upholds safety as our top priority and monitors safety measures and protocols to be OSHA compliant and adverse to emergencies or recordables.
• Develops a long-term strategic plan to build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with current and future clientele.
• Leverages a pipeline of work for new and existing clients both locally and nationally, creating consistent opportunities enterprise-wide.
• Acts as the executive sponsor and approver for all pursuits while monitoring subcontractor usage across the company to ensure fair awarding practices and supplier diversity.
• Ensures all risk-related issues are properly documented and communicated and resolves any subcontractor disputes.
• Performs site walks to ensure milestones are being met and reviews all health checks to address any challenges.
• Establishes and achieves revenue and profit goals and ensures the accuracy and health of financials.
• Ensures proper team and resource allocation by helping to attract and recruit top and diverse talent, supporting career growth and opportunities, and developing a succession plan.
• Commits to leading by example and encourages engagement and transparency to create an inclusive and positive work environment.
• Leverages HITT’s strengths and abilities to position the enterprise for success and identifies opportunities to create competitive advantage in the market.
• Models community contribution and represents the company in outreach efforts as well as serves on internal executive committees to offer key insights.
• Demonstrates humility, emotional intelligence, and the highest level of adaptability when provided feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
• Software proficiency and ability to adopt software systems such as Procore, scheduling tools (i.e., Microsoft Project, SureTrak, Primavera 6, etc.), Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Bluebeam, and JD Edwards.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Skilled in business communications such as writing and verbal presentation.
• HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.