About the company:
We are recruiting for a Vice President of Field Operations on behalf of our long-term client in Newport Beach. The ideal candidate is a seasoned field operations professional with a strong background in single-family and multifamily development in the Orange County area. We are looking for someone who has progressed from a Superintendent role to field management and operations, and who has proven expertise in managing development projects. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential. This is a great opportunity for a knowledgeable professional to advance their career with a reputable company in a dynamic and growing market.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the recruitment, hiring, training, and development of a highly productive and engaged construction field operations team and customer service department.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented, and achievement-focused work culture across all operations-related departments.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory policies related to energy management and green building methods.
- Collaborate with the Purchasing department to recruit, select, train, and evaluate suppliers and trade partners, while upholding quality standards, scheduling deadlines, and budgets.
- Develop, implement, and monitor processes to meet the company’s high standards for quality construction and customer satisfaction.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve company objectives.
- Ensure adherence to standardized scopes of work.
- Support the evolution of construction methods, including off-site panelized construction and pre-constructed building modules. Experience with these methods is beneficial but not required.
- Oversee job site compliance programs, including training on scopes of work, meeting building codes, and adhering to environmental laws, SWIPP, OSHA, and other regulations.
- Manage the efficient completion of all construction projects, ensuring timely and effective customer service from start to finish.
- Make strategic adjustments to schedules and procedures based on business needs and field conditions.
- Control costs and manage quality through effective scheduling, communication, and management of all disciplines.
- Forecast financial requirements, schedule and monitor expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in single and multi-family construction management or a related field, with a focus on higher density construction products.
- At least 5 years of senior leadership experience.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Preferred experience in land development.
- Expertise in construction sciences, with strong knowledge of building codes and best practices related to customer care and satisfaction.
- Proficiency in Newstar or similar programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
