Our client, RICOP Construction Company, specializes in Design-Build Construction Services and offers Turnkey Building Solutions sensitive to Sustainability/LEED considerations, while incorporating our Value Engineering methods. RICOP has been in business for 25 years and predominantly builds in Ohio and contiguous states. We are known for long-term commitments to integrity in our methods, creativity in our design solutions, diligence in our project management, excellence in our performance and servant-leadership in our relationships. We seek to nurture the great reputation we have earned by continuing to do the things that built our reputation: providing detailed proposals, insightful and fresh design solutions developed through listening to client's needs, attention to detail in the construction process, honesty throughout, and follow-through after the project is completed.
Qualifications
The ideal VP of Operations is an objective and helpful team player who manages through people while developing the talent of RICOP's employees. He/she is not only a mentor and coach but is also coach-able. This team builder has high morals and standards and maintains a cool, calm and even keeled demeanor. He or she is honest, patient, and dependable. With great integrity, work ethic, loyalty and trustworthiness, this motivator is able to bring the field and office staff together through positive reinforcement which keeps morale high.
This great communicator is comfortable and professional when interacting not only with RICOP employees but also anyone from laborers to C-level executives. Being a strong negotiator, this person knows when to stand his/her ground while being supportive and sensitive to others needs and situations.
The right candidate is a creative innovator who will define and follow processes, keep projects on task and on time through organization, planning and work management. Being a multi-tasker and delegator, this detailed VP of Operations will follow up internally as well as with customers. He/she will take responsibility when needed and is strategic in his/her approach. This VP of Operations possess great people skills when resolving issues and problems with employees, vendors and customers.
Responsibility
The responsibilities and duties of this VP of Operations include, but are not limited to, the following items:
Report directly to the President
Manage Project Managers and Superintendents (including interviewing,
hiring and firing, employee training and evaluations)
Continue education of staff through group and one-on-one training sessions
Develop formal processes and standard operating procedures
Schedule and assign teams to new projects
Oversee budgets and schedules
Quality control and Safety
Participate in strategic planning and sales presentations
Participate in company Vision and Direction Casting
Offer sales support and technical credibility
Troubleshoot (design, sub contractors, clients)
Develop intentional and consistent client relationships
Be the “face of the company” to the clients
Specifications
Required
Minimum of 10 years Construction Experience
Minimum of 5 years Field Experience
Design-Build experience
Experience in managing direct reports (including interviewing, hiring and firing)
Minimum of 10 years experience in a leadership role
4 year Degree or equivalent work experience
Microsoft product proficiency
Preferred
Portfolio of project lists with related, commercial projects of $500,000 to $15M (including roles, responsibility and success of projects)
15+ years of Construction Experience
10+ years of Field Experience
Small business experience
Career progression and stability
4 year Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Engineering or related field
Desired
Hard Bid experience
Estimating experience
Certifications (PM, LEED, etc.)
Community involvement/hobbies/interests
What sets RICOP Construction apart from other employers?
RICOP has stability after 25 years of doing business in Columbus and Ohio
Niche market
Up and coming with an air of change and excitement as we are looking to grow and improve our company
Opportunity to re-create a department
Non-competitive bidding (no public work)
Conscious decision to limit travel of employees
Competitive compensation
Family atmosphere
High morale and standards
Open office/open door policy
