Vice President of Construction
A FirstCall Mechanical Company
Vice President of Construction
WHO IS STR MECHANICAL?
Success Through Reputation
STR Mechanical is a HVAC Specialist based in Charlotte, North Carolina with operations around the Southeast. STR offers services in maintenance agreements, temperature controls and construction.
We feel that nothing is more important than to give our customers the quality of workmanship that they expect, pay for, and deserve. By growing and succeeding on the strength of our reputation, we strive to take care of each and every need of our customers, employees, and vendors. Whether the needs are service, installation, replacement, or temperature controls; we have the experience and expertise to excel in all of these areas to surpass our customer's expectations.
Location: Charlotte, NC
WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?
FirstCall Mechanical is a commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services company. We serve commercial and industrial customers, including distribution centers, cold storage facilities, food manufacturing facilities, universities, and other commercial properties. FirstCall has approximately 290 employees and operations across Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. We are actively growing our operations across the country.
FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
- Competitive pay, paid weekly
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
- Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire date 401k retirement savings with 5% match
- Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for our Vets
- FirstCall Academy for training & development
- Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP) Generous Employee Referral Program - $2,500
- EAP Employee Assistance Program
- Company vehicle or allowance based on the job
- Mobile phone or phone allowance based on the job
- Company uniforms & work boot allowance
- Affiliate Company transfers
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Vice President of Construction that will provide support to the Project Managers and the HVAC Technicians by coordinating activities related to all projects, ensure the continuity and efficiency of each project from start to finish through clear communication to all parties involved. The Construction Manager will handle multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and is open to constant changes and challenges. The Construction Manager will handle both HVAC and Plumbing projects, therefore Plumbing knowledge is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once in the absence of day-to-day guidance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and supervise HVAC & Plumbing Construction Projects from inception to completion
- Lead the crew and is accountable for how the crew completes the assigned work and must understand and consistently apply the employer's policies.
- Accountable for following project plans and schedules and ensuring the crew's daily and weekly activities meet production goals.
- Be hands-on in the field to support and guide technicians, providing expertise and troubleshooting when needed
- Accountable for ensuring that the completed work meets standards and for recommending work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.
- Project billing with progress of construction
- Remain in direct daily contact with dispatch to ensure that jobs are being scheduled efficiently
- Ensure Safety within the department; report all safety issues / accidents immediately
- Work closely with the Accounting and Administrative teams to ensure timely approval of billings, payroll, financial reports, etc. as necessary
- Assist the recruiting, hiring, terminating, training and evaluating of the service department personnel
- Ensure the most effective time and resource management to meet customer needs
- Continuously evaluate technical ability of technicians; create and implement training programs to aid in their advancement
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
- Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC & Refrigeration needs
ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT
The Vice President of Construction will oversee jobs from beginning to completion, ordering material, managing install crews and project manager planning and execution of the jobs, supporting the construction department.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of HVAC and project management experience
- 3+ years of experience in a managerial position
- Deep knowledge of plumbing systems, codes, and regulations is essential
- Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Valid EPA License
- Valid driver's license
- Experience with BuildOps software helpful
BEHAVIORAL PROFILE
Strategic Skills
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story
Operating Skills
Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize workflow.
Behavior Skills
Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.
Environmental Requirements
Has ability to work remote when not required in office for project-specific requirements.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate the computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
