Our client is a large construction services company operating on the west coast within large commercial developments. They are seeking a Co-CEO for one of their biggest divisions. The ideal candidate has solid leadership skills, a deep understanding of commercial construction, a track record of success running a business from an operational and financial perspective and can demonstrate a mastery of selfless service. Experience in construction, or commercial development, as well as track record of delivering large commercial construction projects on time and on-budget is required. A familiarity with implementing technology, BIM, ERP systems, quality-assurance and continuous improvement manufacturing is a plus.

MUST HAVE experience in the CEO position previously.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan with a focus on on-time and on-budget delivery of large-scale commercial construction projects, standardization of company-wide processes and systems, continuous improvement, factory automation, implementing a company-wide ERP system, developing new products and bringing them to market and generating revenue growth.
• Achieve strategic objectives by building and leading a results-oriented leadership team and company culture.
• Implement pre-construction, on-site and off-site construction project management processes to deliver large construction projects on-time and within budget.
• Develop, or leverage existing, industry contacts, networks, and relationships to advance our customer and marketing-facing initiatives.
• Oversee the internalization of all Accounting, Finance, IT and Operations, and the establishment of company-wide design and construction standardization for efficient, repetitive construction of modular buildings.
• Drive revenue and EBITDA growth through increases in market share in target markets and applications.
• Collaborate as a member of senior management to pursue operational excellence in accounting, finance, IT and administration/operations; ensuring functional areas are closely integrated for efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation and communication of financial statements for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders including the board, private equity ownership, banks, and employees.

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years’ experience in leadership and executive management, ideally in construction or commercial development industry
• Deep knowledge and experience in pre-construction, on-site and offsite construction processes, estimating, procurement, production and quality assurance.
• An understanding of conventional, design-build, and alternative construction, design and engineering contracting, subcontracting, permitting and inspection processes and requirements.
• Distinguished educational performance. MBA, CPA, architecture/advanced engineering degrees a plus.
• Experience successfully owning and running a P&L.
• Technical construction and manufacturing background - understanding of technical products and how to sell them.
• Experience with technology start-ups, implementing ERP systems and factory automation.
• Experience launching new product lines and marketing through web-based in-bound marketing campaigns and e-commerce.
• Experience working in a privately-owned or closely-held business; ability to engage with a Board of Directors.
• A proven track record of achieving change, growth and financial objectives.
• Strong communication, analytical, critical thinking and financial skills with the ability to understand and describe complex situations.

Interpersonal traits mandatory for successful employment.

• Unassailable integrity. Treats others how they want to be treated.
• Strength of character and the ability to tell it as it is, and manage by example.
• Proactive, confident, influential personality required. Introspective and self-aware but action-oriented and decisive. Able to act timely, and make difficult and unpopular decisions when necessary.
• Proactive, collaborative, and a positive attitude. Someone who demonstrated a selfless sense of service.
• Experience managing against schedules and budgets.
• Ability to work well with, manage and lead many different types of people at varied skill levels.
• Strong time-management skills and work ethic with the ability to multi-task.
• Have the ability to be an effective public speaker and represent the company at industry, trade and legislative conferences and events.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• A focus on always doing the right thing and a high ethical standard are paramount.
• Skills necessary to motivate and supervise subordinates. Ability to coach, counsel, resolve conflicts, facilitate group projects, train and listen.
• Must be able to handle and safeguard sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner.