Associate Vice President Job at Modern (Blaine)

Associate Vice President

Modern

Location:
United States , Blaine

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Associate Vice President will support the Market VP in overall market growth (revenue and profit) related to Modern’s areas of expertise. This role has a direct impact on realizing Modern’s vision of ‘Building for the Next Generation’ by implementing its mission of ‘Growth Through Exceptional Delivery’. The Associate Vice President has shared responsibility for all project managers, field foremen, and project administrative support while also working hand-in-hand with functional support areas to enable successful collaboration across the organization. This role is also responsible for taking care of Modern’s customers and being the face of Modern to the local community by building strong relationships and rapport with others. The Associate Vice President upholds Modern’s Core Values of Integrity, Service, Leadership, Empowerment, and Innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic. This individual demonstrates a commitment to building strong internal and external relationships.

Job Responsibility:

Drive business development efforts in securing adequate backlog to support on-going business operations and profitability
Help to develop business plan budget and track performance vs actual results to ensure market team is on track to deliver to plan
Monitor overhead efficiency by tracking budgeted overhead to actual overhead expenditures
Manage indirect costs to ensure overhead alignment with volume
Assist in managing positive cash flow
Collaborate with Market VP to monitor margin gain and fade, maximizing gain and minimizing fade
Monitor and take corrective action where necessary to ensure high levels of productivity
Complete contract reviews on all major projects ($500K or above)
Execute work safely by collaborating with Safety Department
Ensure all subcontractors in use have appropriate insurance and contracts
Participate in association training, social and networking events
Active community involvement in the form of volunteering, board seats, etc.
Active participation in trade associations
Maintain positive labor relations with all unions
Demonstrate consistent application and high quality outcomes of critical preplanning process and tools
Familiarize and eventually complete monthly WIP cost projection review
Help to ensure timely and comprehensive change control
Learn and ensure a high level of utilization with Vista and other project management technologies
Ensure adequate monthly billing
Ensure timely collections
Deliver project to customers with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction
Establish context for the work of individual team members
Coach team members in task assignments
Coach groups of team members in project task assignments
Assess the effectiveness of individual team members related to work (problem solving, decision making, etc.) and make necessary promotions, moves to other opportunities
Develop team members for career growth and retention
Demonstrate a commitment to building strong internal and external relationships
Exhibit an orientation toward a performance-based culture and results
Act with professionalism in all endeavors
Strive for continuous improvements in all aspects of your job
Actively engage in your industry and community

Requirements:

Strong preference for bachelor’s degree or commensurate business experience
10+ Years of Project Management Experience
Experience leading MEP teams and/or operations
Extensive experience in leading teams to deliver customer and company success through strong communication and accountability
Extensive experience with project management practices and skills to grow internal team to meet and exceed customer/project expectations
Strong business acumen and ability to learn about Modern and its services
Baseline understanding of construction financials and areas to own and impact
Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal
The ability to work both independently and within a team
A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset
Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skillset across all communication channels with an ability to respond urgently to emerging needs while empowering others to tackle daily tasks or projects
A strong affinity to driving process and accountability for people across the organization to improve performance in all areas

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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