Construction Manager - Fire Protection, San Diego

Job Description

• Manage the construction operations through strategic sales development, process control, operational / margin improvement initiatives, and the establishment of key performance standards.
• Analyze the market and current business performance to ensure strategies are effective in meeting the financial budget and recommend changes or adjustments to the plan when necessary.

Including involvement in the development and engagement in sales strategy and cross-selling activities.

• Develop and drive project management, design team acceptable terms and conditions, and minimum profit margins.
• Responsible for tracking, forecasting, and communicating all costs, profits, change order management and financial measures of the total construction business.
• Accountable to manage department leads that oversee design, scheduling, planning, actual construction, expediting, inspection, quality control, and total delivery of all projects according to established tollgates and criteria.

Create an environment for synergy, collaboration and efficiency between all departments and support staff.

• Collaborate with service department to ensure successful and smooth project turnovers for proposals.
• Conduct regular business review meetings to inspect performance, analyze any issues and implement any corrective action plans.
• Routinely review all non-financial and financial key performance indicators for sales, design, field installation, operational administration, and project management.
• Examine the business performance on sales pipeline, backlog integrity, resource utilization, cost control and overall revenue / margin contribution.
• Determine, budget, and plan for the staffing needs of the business and work with the appropriate resources to achieve the plan.
• Manage and develop important subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Create alliances that support our strategy and deliver the level of quality we and our customers expect.
• Provide training for project managers to improve organizational skills, communications and efficiency. Provide follow-up to ensure implementation of training.
• Coordinate regular training for all employees to improve and expand position / technical knowledge. Provide follow-up to ensure implementation of training.
• Coordinate and manage employee schedules (, Utilization, Vacations, Timecards, etc.)
• Responsible for Employee Development, Review process and procedures.
• Provide training for project managers to improve organizational skills, communications, and efficiency. Provide follow-up to ensure implementation of training.
• Ensure compliance with Hiller policies / procedures, Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations.
• Ensure that all quality and safety standards, specifications and policies are met, drive continuous improvements, and collaborate with the team to drive efficiency.
• Develop a culture based on open / honest dialogue and involvement with all team members that demonstrates the value of their input and engagement in improving performance.
• Drive a culture of high performance and accountability in employee and site safety as well as other aspects of the business.
• Other duties / special projects as required or assigned.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Ability to interact and communicate in a professional and positive manner with other trades, customers, project managers, county officials, general contractors, etc.
• Must have good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage customer escalations during system implementation.
• Ability to recognize manpower needs, bottle necks in schedules.
• Strong team leadership and the ability to launch, communicate and execute key initiatives and tools.
• Knowledgeable with NFPA standards and codes.
• Demonstrate positive teamwork and ability to be a team leader and mentor.
• Complete projects in a timely manner while providing the highest standard of quality work and customer satisfaction.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience of proven industry experience. Prior leadership experience is desired.

What's on Offer

Competitive Salary ($115-175K) DOE