HITT Contracting
Vice President, Business Unit Leader TX
HITT Contracting, Houston, Texas, United States,
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Vice President, Business Unit LeaderJob Description: HITT Contracting is seeking a Vice President (VP) to serve as the Business Unit Leader (BUL) for our Houston office. The BUL will lead and manage multiple project teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients and generate profit for the company. This individual identifies project opportunities on multiple accounts and can define the strategies needed to win work for their team and ensures that projects align with our risk tolerance and run smoothly from start to finish. This position reports to and receives direction from an Executive Vice President.
HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 85-year history of success in the commercial construction market nationwide and offers a positive and inclusive, team-oriented work environment. HITT has been recognized as a top workplace across multiple markets.
The qualified candidate brings strong leadership experience and established relationships in the industry and possesses the ability to implement strategy and execute goals set forth for Houston and its surrounding market. This individual possesses excellent business acumen and communication skills, a core understanding of commercial construction and general contracting, and has proven ability managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Successful Business Unit Leaders and their teams must be committed to The HITT Promise meaning working tirelessly and intentionally to earn the trust of our clients by delivering exceptional experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIESUpholds safety as our top priority and monitors the business unit’s safety measures and protocols to be OSHA compliant and adverse to emergencies or recordablesDevelops a long-term strategic plan to build, strengthen and maintain relationships with current and future clienteleLeverages a pipeline of work for new and existing clients both locally and nationally, creating consistent opportunities enterprise-wideActs as the executive sponsor and approver for all pursuits while monitoring subcontractor usage across the company to ensure fair awarding practices and supplier diversity for the business unitEnsures all risk-related issues are properly documented and communicated and resolves any subcontractor disputes at the business unit levelPerforms site walks to ensure milestones are being met and reviews all health checks to address any challengesEstablishes and achieves revenue and profile goals and ensures the accuracy and health of the business unit’s finances and profits Ensures proper team and resource allocation by helping to attract and recruit top and diverse talent, supporting career growth and opportunities, and developing a business unit succession planCommits to leading by example and encourages engagement and transparency to create an inclusive and positive work environmentLeverages HITT’s strengths and abilities to position the enterprise for success and identifies opportunities to create competitive advantage in the marketModels community contribution and represents the company in outreach efforts as well as serves on internal executive committee to offer key insightsDemonstrates humility and emotional intelligence and the highest level of adaptability when provided feedback
QUALIFICATIONS A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering or business strongly preferredIn lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptableExperience in the local Houston market strongly preferredSoftware proficiency and ability to adopt software systems such as Procore, scheduling tools (i.e., Microsoft Project, SureTrak, Primavera 6, etc.), Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Bluebeam, and JD EdwardsOSHA 30-hour certification requiredSkilled in business communications such as writing and verbal presentationHITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.
Vice President, Business Unit LeaderJob Description: HITT Contracting is seeking a Vice President (VP) to serve as the Business Unit Leader (BUL) for our Houston office. The BUL will lead and manage multiple project teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients and generate profit for the company. This individual identifies project opportunities on multiple accounts and can define the strategies needed to win work for their team and ensures that projects align with our risk tolerance and run smoothly from start to finish. This position reports to and receives direction from an Executive Vice President.
HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 85-year history of success in the commercial construction market nationwide and offers a positive and inclusive, team-oriented work environment. HITT has been recognized as a top workplace across multiple markets.
The qualified candidate brings strong leadership experience and established relationships in the industry and possesses the ability to implement strategy and execute goals set forth for Houston and its surrounding market. This individual possesses excellent business acumen and communication skills, a core understanding of commercial construction and general contracting, and has proven ability managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Successful Business Unit Leaders and their teams must be committed to The HITT Promise meaning working tirelessly and intentionally to earn the trust of our clients by delivering exceptional experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIESUpholds safety as our top priority and monitors the business unit’s safety measures and protocols to be OSHA compliant and adverse to emergencies or recordablesDevelops a long-term strategic plan to build, strengthen and maintain relationships with current and future clienteleLeverages a pipeline of work for new and existing clients both locally and nationally, creating consistent opportunities enterprise-wideActs as the executive sponsor and approver for all pursuits while monitoring subcontractor usage across the company to ensure fair awarding practices and supplier diversity for the business unitEnsures all risk-related issues are properly documented and communicated and resolves any subcontractor disputes at the business unit levelPerforms site walks to ensure milestones are being met and reviews all health checks to address any challengesEstablishes and achieves revenue and profile goals and ensures the accuracy and health of the business unit’s finances and profits Ensures proper team and resource allocation by helping to attract and recruit top and diverse talent, supporting career growth and opportunities, and developing a business unit succession planCommits to leading by example and encourages engagement and transparency to create an inclusive and positive work environmentLeverages HITT’s strengths and abilities to position the enterprise for success and identifies opportunities to create competitive advantage in the marketModels community contribution and represents the company in outreach efforts as well as serves on internal executive committee to offer key insightsDemonstrates humility and emotional intelligence and the highest level of adaptability when provided feedback
QUALIFICATIONS A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering or business strongly preferredIn lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptableExperience in the local Houston market strongly preferredSoftware proficiency and ability to adopt software systems such as Procore, scheduling tools (i.e., Microsoft Project, SureTrak, Primavera 6, etc.), Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Bluebeam, and JD EdwardsOSHA 30-hour certification requiredSkilled in business communications such as writing and verbal presentationHITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply. HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.