Vice President of Operations

Overview

Oversee all operations, finance, and project delivery for a custom metal fabrication firm.

Key Responsibilities

• system improvement
• project delivery
• estimating support
• scheduling workflow
• financial execution
• safety culture

Tasks

-Improve company-wide systems, SOPs, and tools to support scalability and operational clarity -Set annual goals, priorities, and long-term direction aligned with SIW’s capabilities and craft -Establish and maintain clear quality expectations — from drawings and materials to installation and final finish -Oversee all project delivery functions: estimating support, project management, detailing, fabrication, field installation, and closeout -Serve as the primary decision-maker for daily operations and the key driver of company stability, culture, and accountability -Build and strengthen processes for scheduling, workflow, communication, and accountability across shop and field -Partner with clients, GCs, architects, and partners; support estimating and preconstruction by evaluating project fit, risk, and resource needs -Own financial execution across the business, including forecasting, budgeting, backlog planning, job costing, and margin protection -Monitor execution on high-risk or complex projects and step in when needed to ensure safety, quality, and production -Lead the entire company’s operations, performance, and organizational health -Drive a proactive safety culture and ensure all shop and field work meets internal and OSHA standards -Develop and mentor managers, shop leaders, and field leaders; lead performance reviews, hiring decisions, and growth planning

Requirements

• leadership
• communication
• onsite
• operations
• fabrication
• financial management

What You Bring

-Clear communication, steady leadership, and strong accountability instincts -Ability to work onsite daily and visit local project sites as needed -Strong experience running operations or leading a small/mid-sized company -Experience leading project managers, shop teams, and field crews -10+ years in fabrication, metals, construction, or custom manufacturing -Solid financial management skills — budgets, forecasting, job costing, margin management

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About Hgc Construction

-As part of the Huseman Group, it operates as a specialized commercial construction manager delivering projects across the Midwest and beyond. -Their integrated services include preconstruction planning, design‑build delivery, and construction management on complex builds. -Renowned for new construction, adaptive reuse, high‑profile historic preservation, and renovation projects. -Self-performs specialty trades like structural concrete repair, masonry restoration, millwork, metalwork, and finish carpentry. -Projected revenues exceed tens of millions annually under the Huseman Group umbrella, reflecting steady financial performance. -Typical projects span education, healthcare, civic institutions, multifamily, data centers, restaurants, and industrial facilities. -Uncommon among peers, has executed significant restoration work on National Register buildings in Cincinnati. -Legacy includes the restoration of landmarks like the Taft Museum murals using vibration-free techniques and careful craftsmanship.

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