Chief Executive Officer

RHH202303

Construction

THE COMPANY

Our client began with a humble approach and ambitious goals of becoming a preeminent provider that is dedicated to supporting the construction industry. Since 1997, they have grown from their modest beginnings and have earned a reputation for being a valued resource in construction. Quality and commitment are a top priority for the team. Their investment in equipment and software to ensure a smooth process is noteworthy and their willingness to go above and beyond is superior in their field. Offering services in both residential and commercial, they have a dedicated team to scale and grow.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a newly created position, our client is looking for an experienced pragmatic leader who will play an integral role in propelling the business forward. This position will be responsible for managing all strategic and tactical operations and will integrate into the family-based culture with a strong emphasis on one united team with grit and purpose. They will be tasked to create, develop and execute strategic business planning while overseeing all operations and leading leaders. They will build a cohesive operations team and direct the development of the workforce to produce sustainable growth and minimize risk. This leader will be responsible for the accountability of departmental budgets, ensure the right people are in the right seats, establish effective operational policies and drive accountability. It is essential for this position to establish and build credibility amongst a well-established, dedicated and loyal team. Leading by example with personal integrity, teamwork and transparency; the finalist candidate will motivate and positively influence the entire organization.

This position reports to the Owners with 5-6 direct reports.

JOB DEFINITION

The ideal candidate will be highly strategic and relationship driven with significant experience within a trades industry. This individual will be passionate about coaching and developing a team using effective goal setting, while evaluating and inspiring individual and team goals that promote an engaged culture. The successful candidate will be highly communicative, organized and exhibit a hands-on approach to operations management.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for the overall success of the business and for planning and leading the development and execution of long-term strategies to achieve stated goals.

Maintain leadership of a values-driven organization with one cohesive team.
Build strategies to scale for a fast-growing environment across an increasing number of locations around the region.
Ability to manage through ambiguity.
Maintain the company’s excellent reputation and competitive advantages.
Manage and lead operations directors and skilled tradespeople through collaboration and accessibility to develop cross-functional team success.
Team development from a capacity and capability standpoint; passionate about coaching and training the team.
Ensuring the company maintains a high social responsibility wherever it does business.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve industry best practices regarding the estimating and execution of project delivery, including safety, quality, and the deployment of people, material, and equipment.
Develop a culture of accountability and implement predictable and stable work processes.
Oversees pricing and quotation policies while maintaining best practices to achieve long term strategic and financial goals.
Oversee the planning, control, and management of day-to-day operations through divisional directors.
Develops and leads staffing requirements, employee training, and designing organizational structures to ensure optimum productivity/labor cost relationships.
Establishes organization standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete on-time delivery.
Nurtures an atmosphere of cooperation, communication and synergy between all departments.
Develop and maintain effective, long-term relationships with all customers, internal and external personnel.
Travels to offsite meetings in support of Divisional Directors on behalf of company to interact with customers, as necessary.
Responsible for quarterly and annual management review process.
Help facilitate an “Asset evaluation” program to ensure the proper usage and rotation of capital equipment.
Ultimate responsibility for risk management through empowering the divisional team leaders decision making.

SKILLS

Supreme diplomat to provide overall executive leadership for all aspects of operations, sales, customer relations and has responsibility to hold staff accountable for programs and services.
Work closely with the owners to develop and implement strategic plans that promote both top & bottom-line growth.
Manages and implements all company growth strategies, processes, and activities. Oversees all operating systems.
Lead/manage the process of implementing aggressive but realistic annual sales plans targeted to increase profitability .
Develop and implement a strategic plan to advance the company’s mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.
Plan and direct the entire operation, ensuring the development and implementation of cost-effective and efficient processes to meet current and future business requirements.
Responsible for the implementation and augmentation of business plans.
They must exhibit professional and managerial skills with an ability to inspire trust and confidence in all levels of the organization to achieve the highest standards of performance.
Set operational and/or performance goals for each department which are aggressive, achievable and tied to long-term goals.
Ability to lead/manage on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that maintain and maximize the overall effectiveness of the total operation.
High degree of communication ensuring management team are fully informed of operational objectives.

BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE

10 Years of senior management experience running an organization involving full P/L, balance sheet, capital structures and growth responsibilities.
Proven track record as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Vice President of Operations or President.
Experience in the trades industry is preferred.
Strong leadership skills with an ability to manage a fast paced, high quality entrepreneurial environment.
Highly focused, organized, analytical thinker who initiates as opposed to reacts.
Successful experience with financial and operational planning and labor cost management.
Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Proven written and presentation skills.
Strong work ethic, e.g., “roll-up your sleeves” leader. Excellent listener.
Resourceful, figure-it-out-and-get-it-done mentality.
Hands-on proactive leader with a proven “take-charge” record of accomplishment.
Experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is not required but preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance or related field is preferred.

If you have these qualifications and are looking for a challenging career, please submit your Resume using the button below.

Todd Hohauser

CEO & Lead Consultant

Jodi Ellis

Director, Executive Recruitment