Construction Executive

Icon Structures is a commercial General Contractor that provides full construction services in Kansas, Colorado, and Missouri. We provide construction services from full preconstruction through close out and work to grow existing relationships while pursuing new relationships. Our teams enjoy being part of Icon and our Culture is what separates Icon from our competition.

For more than fifteen years, many building owners, property managers, and architects have chosen Icon to partner on their projects. A positive experience from start to finish is what we strive to deliver on all our projects and for all parties involved in each project.

Job Description

Are you ready to truly be part of an awesome team? Do you want to make an impact, be listened to, and impact the direction of a young, growing team? Icon Structures is a growing general contractor for commercial construction providing pre-construction services, construction management, design build work and general contracting.

We are seeking a qualified Construction Executive to join our team in the Manhattan location. We staff our projects correctly, our superintendents know how to build, and our leadership will allow you to truly be part of the organization (Your efforts will directly impact our success). Our Construction Executives main function is to support office, field and self-perform operations by being an advocate for the Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Project Engineers, and Craft. Supporting and administering training and advancement programs and ensuring a positive and productive work environment as well as recruiting new Staff, Field and Craft employees. This position requires a high level of collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer, and other company support functions as well as the company's mission, goals, and objectives.

Job Responsibilities Including but Not Limited to

• Participate in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs as a tactical partner in evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning with an understanding and emphasis on Project Management, Field staff and Craft.
• Enhance, develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation while considering the impact on Project Management, Project Field Staff and Craft.
• Monitors, verifies, trains, and reports on construction activities for compliance with the Icon Way for Project Management, Field Staff, and Craft.
• Assists project teams in resolving problems, reviewing high risk activities, and takes necessary actions to maintain project goals and targets.
• Manage craft resources by allocating based on project need and craft skills. Manage the manpower request process and work with Project Superintendents to develop labor forecasts for entire project needs.
• Participate in the screening, interviewing, and hiring of craft candidates including attending trade career fairs. Develop relationships with and work with high schools and technical colleges to source new talent and promote Icon.
• Supports the Organization in the hiring, supervision, training, development, and performance of office and field staff.
• Support the Project Superintendents, General Superintendent, and the Health and Safety Team, in the development of Icon’s craft by designing, implementing, and improving craft skills and training and, craft advancement programs, including foreman indoctrination and the performance review process.
• Works closely with Chief Operations Officer to ensure staff are utilized with the upmost efficiencies.
• Work closely and support the Equipment Manager to ensure that the equipment is being utilized with the upmost efficiencies.
• Regularly review craft wages with General Superintendent and COO to ensure fair and competitive pay.
• Works closely with the Safety Department to enhance, support and communicate the company’s safety culture through all operations and systems so that it infiltrates employee’s actions, and consist with the ‘Icon Way for Safety’.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS

• Travel is required for this position.
• Handle all interactions with coworkers, subcontractors, clients, the public, etc. in a manner designed to build and maintain long term relationships.
• Go the extra mile to ensure projects are successful and with complete satisfaction of the client by double checking all critical work deliverables to minimize mistakes.
• Complete all tasks with a pride of ownership.
• Never stop improving by initiating personal development strategies and suggestions for company-wide process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding presentation and relationship building skills.
• Self-motivation, punctuality, time management, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

AUTHORITY LIMITS:

• Reports to COO and CEO

Icon offers competitive compensation along with a competitive bonus program based on performance and benefits including health, dental, life, 401(k), PTO, and holiday pay.