VP Project Management

Senior executive responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of all company projects. The role oversees project managers, establishes operational standards, and ensures projects meet financial, schedule, safety, and quality targets. Quality control via foreman and quality assurance.

Core Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery Oversight- AI Implementation

1. Direct management of the entire project portfolio.
2. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and according to scope.
3. Monitor performance metrics: cost variance, schedule variance, productivity, and risk exposure.
4. Resolve high-level project issues and escalations.

2. Team Leadership - via foreman team leaders-

1. Manage and mentor a project management team
2. Establish staffing plans across projects.
3. Develop leadership pipeline and performance evaluations.
4. Enforce accountability for project results.
5. Time Tracking via Tsheets

3. Financial Management- Deltek Computer Ease

1. Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and profitability.
2. Track revenue, cost control, change orders, and margin protection.
3. Work with finance to manage WIP reports, billing schedules, and cash flow.
4. Review major contracts and subcontractor agreements.

4. Strategic Planning- Service Titan

1. Align project execution with company growth strategy.
2. Support estimating and preconstruction during bid and procurement phases.
3. Participate in client negotiations and contract structuring.

5. Process & Systems Development- Service Titan

1. Establish standardized project management procedures, reporting systems, and documentation protocols.
2. Implement software platforms (Procore, ServiceTitan, ERP systems). Textura Hammertech safety
3. Improve operational efficiency and scalability.

6. Risk, Compliance, and Quality

1. Ensure compliance with contracts, building codes, safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
2. Manage project risk mitigation strategies.
3. Maintain quality assurance standards.

7. Client & Stakeholder Management- Executive Function

1. Maintain relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, architects, and consultants.
2. Serve as executive contact for major clients and high-value projects.
3. Protect company reputation and repeat business.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Project profit margin
2. Schedule adherence
3. Change order recovery rate with remote assistances Amna/Andres/Shrouk
4. Cash flow and billing cycle performance
5. Client satisfaction and repeat work
6. Safety performance

Typical Background

1. 10-20+ years in construction or engineering project management
2. Experience managing large project portfolios and multi-disciplinary teams
3. Strong financial, contractual, and operational expertise
4. Often background as Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction

In a Construction / Electrical Contracting Firm

The VP of Project Management would typically oversee:

1. Ground-up construction electrical projects
2. Large service upgrades and infrastructure work
3. Fire alarm and low-voltage systems installations
4. Coordination with estimating, field operations, and procurement
5. Profitability of all active contracts

They function as the bridge between executive leadership and field/project teams, ensuring projects produce revenue, meet deadlines, and maintain client relationships.