Vice President of Field Operations

Description

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Venice, Royal Palm Beach, and Orlando, FL, with a team of 170 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, renovations, and elevator modernizations. All of said projects are executed across a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs. While the variety of project types & markets comprise the company’s overall expertise, the general focus of Florida division project’s center around small scale jobs that are simultaneously executed across the state.

Coordinates and manages all on-site project activities, while working with the field team and subcontractors. Successfully delivers projects following all safety protocols, with the desired level of quality, on time and on budget. Management of field team, including growth & development.

Adheres to Nichols Contracting, Inc.’s Performance Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities.

• Initiates, attends, coordinates, and manages meetings & activities with assigned employees/work crews for self-performed work to meet project objectives & work schedules in line with safety & quality standards.
• Reviews, interprets, maintains, & posts blueprints/shop drawings and other project documents as defined with the Project Manager to formulate an accurate management approach.
• Performs quantity takeoffs (verification, order confirmation, etc.) as needed.
• Creates and manages quality control, site specific and general, checklists.
• Ensures project scope/specifications are within local, state, and national code.
• Manages Field Team including participation in annual performance reviews and mentorship.
• Demonstrates active engagement with the owner and design team, through regular correspondence.
• Actively updates the master schedule with the Project Manager.
• Actively participates, and prepares progress updates and hurdles, for all owner meetings.
• Partners with the Project Manager in the creation of subcontractor scopes.
• Partners with the Project Manager in the scope reviews.
• Partners with the Project Manager in the creation and management of the master schedule.
• Develops recovery schedules, as needed with Project Manager.
• Prepares and maintains a three-week look ahead and works with the Project Manager to ensure it is consistent with the master schedule.
• Must have general knowledge of all trades on the project and must be able to forecast and execute the required activities within the project schedule
• Participates in team assessments and personnel reviews as requested.
• Prepares and maintains subcontractor meeting minutes in project management database and train assistant superintendents on this task.
• Inspects subcontractor performance to conform to contract agreements and schedules.
• Initiates notices to subcontractors regarding safety, delays, back charges, etc.
• Initiates Request for Information (RFIs) to any applicable parties.
• Maintains daily project photo records, including album creation and labeling.
• Creates trade specific quality control checklists.
• Determine equipment needs and schedule requirements; get competitive price on rentals; and notify office of rental and termination of equipment.
• Ensures the routine upkeep of daily reports, time sheets, purchase orders and purchase order log across field operations.
• Conducts project closings, updates punch lists, and creates information for record drawings. Trains others how to effectively manage them, as well.
  
  

Prepares and coordinates 3rd party inspections – trade

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Undergraduate degree in construction management or engineering, preferred.
• 5 years of Construction Superintendent experience.
• 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience simultaneously working on multiple small projects ($50,000 - $2,000,000) in various geographic locations.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Proficient technical competency in different types/scales/complexities of construction.
• Proficient in Procore and Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Project.
• In-depth understanding of clauses/articles of boiler plate subcontractor agreements, including Scopes of Work.
• In-depth understanding of all building/Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspection requirements.
• Ability to successfully lead an OSHA inspection.
• Advanced knowledge in the comprehension and construct of blueprints specifications and contract documents.
• Ability to independently and successfully complete quality control lists and checks for all trades.
• Advanced construction knowledge, including means and methods.
• Able to properly assess the percentage of work complete for clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to address conflict in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Drive to make proactive decisions.
  
  

Salary Description

90K-150K