Vice President of Construction - Water/Wastewater

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Vice President of Construction - Water/Wastewater to join our team of construction professionals based in the Boise, ID area.

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific attributes that fit our culture. Candidates are required to have certain inherent character traits for all positions within the organization. Our primary focus is centered around the traits of the PERSON. Secondary to that are the technical requirements of the job. Understanding the position being applied for is important but if the attributes below do not match your character, McAlvain will not be the right employer for you. The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential.

Humble, Resilient, Honest, Driven, Team Player, Emotionally Intelligent, Passionate, Dependable, Flexible and Accountable 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong background in Water & Wastewater Treatment (Water Renewal) Construction, possessing a comprehensive knowledge of construction project delivery, contracting, processes, materials, and regulations.
• Possess a strong understanding of treatment processes, technologies (e.g., activated sludge, membrane bioreactors, nutrient removal), and the specific construction challenges associated with these projects.
• Capable of doing comprehensive risk assessments and Go No-Go Analysis for project pursuits.
• Achieve goals and Key Performance indicators (KPI’s) at the department level.
• Strong grasp on cost controls and budget management and holds project teams accountable to project measurables and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Understanding of self-perform scopes of work typical to the Water & Wastewater Treatment (Water Renewal) industry.
• Experience with many different project delivery mechanisms, including alternative delivery mechanisms.
• Review owner contract terms and risks, outline and highlight risk items for Sr Leadership review.
• Experience leading and mentoring project teams.
• Anticipates potential risks and proactively implements mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Prioritizes tasks effectively and ensures deadlines are met.
• Demonstrates a keen ability to identify and develop talent.
• Disciplined with Project Controls. Assists with the development, management, and enforcement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) while encouraging adaptive change and continued evolution.
• Provide technical assistance, constructability feedback, interpret drawings, and develop construction methods consistent with contract documents, budget, and schedule on projects in preconstruction and during construction.
• Assists with project pursuits, developing schedules, site logistics, technical writing, and participating in selection interviews.
• Participate in purchasing and scheduling commitments with superintendent or project manager as necessary.
• Assist with development of corrective action plans and recovery plans for distressed projects.
• Exhibit ability to independently develop and audit project schedules at all phases of design development with vision toward identifying and communicating challenges and opportunities.
• Oversee project planning, coordination, and supervision of on-site functions (engineering, scheduling and coordination of material deliveries, subcontractors, equipment, and manpower requirements).
• Assist project teams in developing and implementing project procedures and standards.
• Reinforce, support, and train industry and company standards to produce consistent results.
• Provide strong, efficient, timely decision making to ensure procurement, submittal, or other project management functions are managed effectively.
• Establish and maintain relationships with team members, clients, project stakeholders, and support staff.
• Increase overall schedule awareness. Train, monitor, and measure Schedule Performance Indicators (SPIs).
• Participate in coordinating with other business unit leaders to support the continued improvement of the enterprise.

 Experience and Education

• 4yr Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• Software: Bluebeam, Procore, Outbuild, Primavera
• Self-Perform Concrete Experience
• Minimum of 10-15 years’ experience as a project manager in charge or, 5 years’ leadership level experience
• (3) Three reference Water / Wastewater (Water Renewal) as the manager in charge. Only projects greater than $10-Mil in construction value excluding equipment costs and assignment contracts are considered
• Strong grasp of all building construction trades
• Skilled in Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software
• Safety standards knowledge including OSHA 30 or greater
• Self-starter with the ability to set and ensure goals and tasks with strong leadership goals

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite