Vice President of Construction - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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VICE PRESIDENT, CONSTRUCTIONAt Mission Group we create places for people to flourish. We don’t just build homes – we also work hard at building communities, careers, and opportunities. Our team members are not just employees, they are also the current and future workers, experts, entrepreneurs, and leaders in our industry. Whatever path they’re on, we take pride in helping them achieve their goals while they’re helping us achieve ours.Mission Group seeking a Vice President of Construction to join our leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing construction division that includes high-profile projects in the Okanagan. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader that brings significant experience with departmental structure and people leadership. This role will oversee multiple construction projects ranging from mixed-use high-rise residential to master-planned communities. As Mission Group continues to grow, the portfolio of other construction types will expand.The Vice President of Construction will work collaboratively with the leadership team on strategizing the execution of construction projects while upholding the values and goals of the organization. This is a highly strategic, senior-level role that will oversee the entire construction operations, both on-site and project teams, and champion the company’s values through mentoring and guiding the development of staff.This role is for you if you are:

• A champion for safety and drive professional culture within the team
• Strategic thinker with great visions for expansion
• A dynamic leader who is collaborative and open to new ideas
• Passionate about the construction industry
• Have superior communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence)
• Able to apply effective management techniques to maximize team performance

Key objectives:

• Overall leadership of a growing construction team of over 50 employees
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards in accordance with Mission Group policies

• Establish and implement overall financial and administrative procedures; controlling and overseeing any potential risks and monitoring budget feasibility

• Demonstrate superior leadership skills in a team of construction specialists from Project Managers, Coordinators, and Estimators to Site Supervisors/personnel
• Oversee the organizational design of the construction division and work with Vice President, Human Resources, on resource planning projections

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, in progressively senior roles; 5+ years in a Vice President role
• Extensive knowledge of high-rise construction management

• Post-secondary education with an emphasis on engineering, design, and/or planning. Professional certifications or licenses are an asset

• Experience either from a General Contractor, Developer, or Owner
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
• Familiar with construction technology platforms such as Procore and Bluebeam
• Knowledge of the full development to preconstruction cycle; including project budgeting, valuation, evaluating site servicing requirements, assessing/managing community impacts, building/managing public/private sector partnerships, business planning, managing RFP processes and proposal review and selection, contract negotiation and construction management and controls.

If you are looking to join one of Okanagan’s leading developers, be part of a dynamic leadership team, and have a knack for developing people, this is a rare opportunity. This role encompasses a competitive base salary as well as executive-level variable pay, and the option to participate in our private equity fund. In addition, Mission Group offers a comprehensive benefit plan to support the health and well-being of our employees, and a matching RRSP plan to support their financial goals. We offer a flexible vacation program so employees can enjoy well-rested time off. And for those who enjoy giving back to the community, we offer paid time off for volunteering. Finally, Mission Group offers employee pricing and friends and family early access to purchase/invest in our communities.Try a new path. See where it can take you.Quick Apply

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