As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Vice President of Operations reports directly to the President & CEO and is responsible for ensuring and improving the service performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of the operations team at Chesapeake Controls. We are seeking a candidate who has a passion for growing and developing talent and innovative business solutions in the building automation technology, HVAC construction and service industry.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the operations departments including construction, engineering, service, safety, fleet, warehouse and operation admin.
• Oversee monthly WIP (Work in Progress) schedules and calculations,
• Oversee monthly manpower forecasts
• Budget Planning: scheduling, billings and forecasting
• Directly involved in managing job cost analysis on all projects to ensure consistent profitability and identify and make improvements where needed
• Direct and coordinate the establishment of budget, job costing, and standardized pricing programs to meet profitability goals.
• Responsible for the successful performance of the engineering and construction process including project pre-planning, scheduling, project management, field installation, subcontracted work & project close-out.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to foster an exchange of ideas and provide cross-team collaboration and learning opportunities.
• Drive functional learning and company training programs relevant to trade skills and overall growth and development of staff
• Oversee and monitor purchasing activities of raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Provide oversight of contract agreements with customers and subcontractors
• Identify and establish key performance indicators for operations as well as deliver report on performance to measure against
• Optimization of customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations
• Increase relations with suppliers to improve efficiency on all projects
• Identify and mentor potential leaders

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Construction Management, Business Management/Entrepreneurship, or related degree preferred not required.
• 10+ years of business experience within the HVAC Building Automation and Construction Industry
• 5+ years managing people and building teams.
• 5+ years managing budgets, forecasting models and overall financials
• Excellent technical skills with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Prior Experience with large commercial construction projects
• Proven ability to gain trust and maintain a collaborative and supportive leadership presence throughout all parts of the organization.
• Prior experience supporting recruitment, hiring, and onboarding efforts as appropriate to develop an exceptional team.
• Foster a collaborative culture that enhances employee satisfaction, engagement, and results-orientation while encouraging innovation and creativity.
• Provide time for regular and effective 1 on 1 meetings with all direct reports.

Benefits include:

• Ongoing training and development
• Competitive compensation
• Company Vehicle
• Company Cell Phone
• Great benefits package including;
• Employee health insurance
• Available dental and vision plan
• 401k and Profit Sharing Plan
• Excellent vacation benefits
• Paid Holiday

About the company:

Founded in 1985, Chesapeake Controls is a full service and installation provider of Direct Digital Controls (DDC), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) with high-level integration of innovative technologies to Create Intelligent Buildings in the commercial market including Virginia, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. As the largest independent provider of Honeywell Building Automation Systems in Virginia, we have full in-house capabilities to provide mechanical, controls, DDC, security, energy services and solutions for any building, no matter the size or the market. Chesapeake Controls is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia with offices in Northern, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Our culture exhibits professionalism, with a focus on individual growth and development, innovation and drive with an emphasis on teamwork!