Vice President of Fire Protection - Commercial & Industrial Construction - Milwaukee, WI
Gryphon Oakwood are exclusively partnered on a Vice President of Fire Protection role for a leading MEP construction contractor in the upper-Midwest. The role will lead the Fire Protection department including the installation, service, sales and design teams.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements strategic project plans ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and project scope.
- Provides expert guidance and ensures adherence to all relevant codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
- Proactively identifies and mitigates potential risks impacting costs, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Directs project financial management by tracking expenditures, analyzing progress reports, and adjusting project plans to optimize efficiency.
- Champions exceptional customer service by fostering responsive, concise, and professional communication with all stakeholders.
- Empowers and oversees superintendents in delivering timely responses and updates to customer concerns.
- Provides strategic leadership at pre-construction meetings and critical project milestones.
- Represents the company as a licensed professional during inspections, as required.
- Collaborates with the Construction Project Coordinator on critical aspects including material scheduling, deliveries, and inspections.
- Manages the procurement process by soliciting fabrication quotes, reviewing material costs, and ensuring budget accuracy.
- Conducts ongoing financial analysis by preparing monthly "Cost to Complete" reports for informed decision-making.
- Forges strong cross-functional partnerships with Superintendents, Administrators, Coordinators, Designers, and Estimators to guarantee project success.
- Drives seamless project handoff by coordinating transitions between departments.
- Partners with the Construction Operations Manager in long-range project planning and resource allocation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience leading fire protection construction projects and teams.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex building documents including architectural, mechanical, and electrical schematics.
- Proven track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering projects on time.
- Exceptional communication skills with a focus on clear and concise delivery to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in advanced MS Office Suite applications to manage workflows and data analysis.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong sense of self-motivation.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for navigating difficult conversations with employees and customers alike.
- In-depth knowledge of NFPA standards for fire safety compliance.
If this role is of interest please reach out to kieran.hitchen@gryphonoakwood.com for a confidential call or apply directly via the link above.
