What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President - Operations position at Dragados USA, Inc?
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HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Participates and oversees multiple project plans and project productions within one division or specialty build type.
- Oversees financial health of designated projects and financial Profit and Loss reporting.
- Approves project bids and proposed work by working closely with project managers and bid review committees.
- Enforces Company and project safety plans at all project sites to ensure Company and sub-contractor safety compliance.
- Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure all projects have accurate personnel assigned and recruiting efforts are assigned to upcoming project needs.
- Reviews project costs and financial reporting for work in designated area to ensure projects are running efficiently and will complete deliverables within budget.
- Reviews monthly project status reports and ensures schedules/plans will meet project goals.
- Assists project managers with Owner relations, community associations and media releases, as needed.
- Manages and provides oversight to insurance issues and claims resolutions, as needed.
- Approves the selection and contract execution with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Oversees and/or audits project cost controls, budgets, invoicing, estimates and project forecasting and provide input to upper management related to project operations and status.
WHO YOU ARE
15 years’ experience in heavy civil construction required. - 10 years’ experience managing construction teams required.
- Bachelor’s Degree a plus.
- Experience in managing heavy civil/highway projects, construction, business and financial risk management required.
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Strong communication skills to set clear expectations to direct reports and appropriate stakeholders.
- Proven financial reporting and analytic skills with strong financial and business acumen.
- Able to take personal ownership over cost or contract issues and accurately identify and mitigate possible project claims.
- Expert negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient multi-tasking and prioritization skills to provide technical guidance to scheduling, production, construction issues and Owner relationship situations.
- Expert knowledge of complex construction means and methods.
ABOUT US
We are the trusted partner to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. We collaborate with public and private clients to deliver heavy civil infrastructure — including highways and bridges, aviation, rail and transit systems, climate resilience and flood protection, dams and reservoirs, water and wastewater treatment facilities, broadband infrastructure and underground projects.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)