J. C. Higgins Corp. - Vice President of Special Projects

We offer single-source mechanical, HVAC, and fire protection solutions, including design, installation, construction, and maintenance, as well as facilities and energy services. We are proud to have long-standing relationships with leading universities, hotels, hospitals, commercial developers, financial institutions, and corporations.

JC Higgins is a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. J.C. Higgins Corp. seeks Vice President - Plumbing Division. Since 1924, J.C. Higgins has been developing a strong reputation for value-added relationships among New England's most highly regarded corporations and institutions. In fact, repeat construction projects from clients like these, account for over 80 percent of our business. As a result, we've grown into the Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire region's largest fully integrated mechanical contracting company, providing a single-source solution for complete mechanical systems and services.

  

SUMMARY

JC Higgins  is seeking a VP of Special Projects responsible for shaping and developing strategy across the organization. The VP of Special Projects reports directly to the CEO & President and will be responsible for overseeing and managing Special Project Division and Department Managers and their teams for the company.

Comepnsation Range $175,000 -$195,000.00 Bonus Eligible 

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

 

• Lead and manage operations by providing oversite, direction and support to the Division and Department Managers and their teams;
• Build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is expected;
• Ensure proper report structure with divisions and departments;
• Identify opportunities and areas and areas for improvement within each division and improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizational missions such as:
  • Improve Management Reporting, Document and Information Control, Business Processes and Organizational Planning and Training;
  • Improve the bridging of Operations and Accounting and Project Management and Field Labor;
  • Improve the implementation of prefabrication;
• Lead Division and Operational Managers to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with the overall company strategy;
• Set Performance goals that are tailored to each Division and challenge basic assumptions underlying each Division’s operations;
• Develop operational goals for each Division that are aggressive, yet obtainable, and tied to long-term goals of the company;
• Establish short-term goals that align with the long-term objectives to enhance functional and operational activities;
• Monitor Division performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made, and if necessary, corrective actions are taken;
• Identify and establish key performance indicators for operations as well as deliver report on performance to measure against;
• Establish monthly project status/projection reviews with each Account Manager, Construction Manager, Project Manager and VP of Service. Report these to the CEO/CFO.
• Implement strategic management processes that require restructuring, reengineering and refocusing the organization as required through action plans and focus driven processes.
• Strategic management of the field production, prefab, BIM & CAD field layout, technology (hardware / software application) and SOP
• Optimization of customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations

1. Increase relations with suppliers to improve efficiency on all projects
2. Build cohesiveness with all of our suppliers so that they know how best to serve us

• Implementation of productivity/quality metrics designed to minimize costs and enhance efficiency by using quantitative and qualitative measures
• Scheduling
• Task Planner
• Percent Complete Layout Drawings
• Effective planning and layout of workflow (office as well as field), assembly procedures, maximizing the efforts of the workforce 
• Supervising, Coaching and developing staff on a regular basis (Field & Office)
• Budget Planning
• Cost To Complete
• Man loading Projections (scheduling)
• Percent Complete
• Billings
• Cash Flow Projections (Forecasting)
• Improvement of quality by researching and implementing best practices and identifying new/needed skills, better processes, or methods

• Ensure that Accounting Department requests are resolved and communicated in a timely manner
• Identify and mentor potential leaders
• Personal contact with owner/contractor
• • Ensure adherence to high levels of safety, quality, customer service, cost control, reliability and financial performance.
  • Establish short-term goals that align with the long-term objectives to enhance functional and operational activities;
  • Monitor Division/Departmental performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made, and if necessary, corrective actions are taken;
  • Establish monthly project status/projection reviews with each Project Manager
  • Drives operational efficiency and standardization across the project delivery. Oversight of controls to ensure projects are completed on a timely and cost-efficient basis
  • Maintains team environment
  • Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

• Ensure adherence to high levels of safety, quality, customer service, cost control, reliability and financial performance.
• Establish short-term goals that align with the long-term objectives to enhance functional and operational activities;
• Monitor Division/Departmental performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made, and if necessary, corrective actions are taken;

• Establish monthly project status/projection reviews with each Project Manager
• Drives operational efficiency and standardization across the project delivery. Oversight of controls to ensure projects are completed on a timely and cost-efficient basis
• Maintains team environment
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.

#ecs

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively with others. The employee will frequently use office tools and equipment such as computers, calculators, copy machines etc. The position requires regular mobility within the office and occasionally from one work location to another in the field.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Compensation Range:  input minimum and maximum wage for the position here

Other Compensation: For example, indicate if the position is bonus or commission eligible

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

 

 

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

 Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.