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Knife River Corporation · 18 hours ago

Vice President - Operations

Stockton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Knife River Corporation is a construction/contracting company seeking a Vice President of Operations. This role is responsible for managing operational activities, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness while supporting business development and growth strategies.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing operational plans that includes finance, competitor and market assessments and labor needs. Identifies and plans for capital improvements and maintenance needs to support the operations

Closely monitors bidding and materials pricing to maintain a competitive advantage within the markets

Oversees the day to day operational activities of the company to endure that projects are on schedule and within budget

Partners with safety and environmental leaders to develop, train, enforce and support safe practices and policies

Works to develop and maintain working relationships with major customers and seeks out potential customers

Oversees the estimating staff to identify potential projects to bid, pricing of projects, engineering and operational approaches to completing projects and assessment of post bid project success rates

Works with appropriate staff and vendors to oversee the maintenance and replacement programs of equipment, plants and other facilities

Ensure MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation is in compliance and being upheld to the highest standard

Develop organizational structure to support business plan levels

Provide leadership and vision to foster employee growth and retention

Ability to travel on short notice and for extended periods

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction operations knowledgeProject managementLeadership skillsBudgetingEstimatingComputer software proficiencyCommunication skillsTrainingDevelopmentAnalytical skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Five or more years of field operations experience

Experience working and managing complex projects

Proficient knowledge in computer skills and computer software relative to construction industry

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, lead and mentor others

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations

Experience in training, developing and accessing company personnel

Ability to travel on short notice and for extended periods

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field with seven years of progressively responsible management experience in a construction setting

Ten years' experience in a construction setting

Significant knowledge of construction operations with strong emphasis on math and analytical skills as well as estimating, planning and process skills