Vice President Of Installation

Vice President of Installation

At Lumin8 Transportation Technologies, we are focused on the full range of Smart Infrastructure Services for the transportation industry. We design, construct, install, integrate, operate, monitor and maintain a wide variety of transportation infrastructure assets and technologies for our customers and communities.

Reporting to the Regional President, the VP of Installation translates the company’s strategic growth plans into actionable operational plans for the assigned region, supporting corporate and regional short- and long-term goals and objectives. The VP oversees all aspects of the installation team, including safety, quality, efficiency, profitability, project execution, materials, equipment utilization, manpower and adherence to established processes and procedures. The VP also plays a key leadership role in driving process discipline, field execution consistency and financial performance improvement.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Discretionary Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Benefits and a matching 401(k) plan. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising, managing, inspiring and leading a mix of direct and matrixed staff in a manner consistent with the company’s culture and values.
• Manages and oversees performance-related actions for employees in accordance with company policy.
• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.
• Complete annual performance reviews for direct reports, construction staff planning & budgeting, employee hiring, onboarding, and termination.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety results of all installation team members.
• Accountable for financial success of all installation efforts through efficient, quality installation of customer projects, including accurate and timely job costing, daily/weekly reporting, financial tracking, and gross margin achievement.
• Lead implementation of daily unit reporting across all installation crews to establish an earned value framework.
• Work closely with the Regional President in developing short- and long-term objectives to drive regional performance, business opportunities and product expansion.
• Own the rollout and enforcement of the Lumin8 Project Playbook, ensuring field and office personnel adopt and consistently follow SOPs.
• Maximize utilization of labor, equipment and material resources to increase revenue and project-level profitability.
• Accountable for improving cash flow through better billing practices, schedule adherence, faster closeout procedures and active change-order and collections management.
• Apply effective leadership techniques to planning, design and installation phases to control cost, time and rework.
• Ensure proactive cost management strategies and communicate cost risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Oversee and guide all pre, during and post installation activities to maximize profitability and compliance.
• Review contracts and collaborate with teammates to negotiate terms, mitigate risks and maintain profitability.
• Oversee end-to-end operations of installation from estimating handoff to final acceptance on all company projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Mindset of “safety first” with a firm grasp on safety programs and policy.
• Strong analytical skills linking field performance to financial outcomes, including revenue recognition, earned value and cash flow.
• Thorough understanding of business and finance practices, theories and policies.
• Prior business development experience as a leader within a high-growth construction installation organization.
• Proven track record of identifying and developing talent.
• Exhibits professional manner and maintains constructive relationships.
• Excellent time management, decision making, human relations, presentation and organization skills.
• Strong working knowledge of business software and systems including Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP, quoting/estimating and planning tools.
• History and ability to define goals and objectives and transform them into actionable plans.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 5+ years of related experience leading regional transportation projects or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction and installation industry including estimating, contracts, materials, equipment, project scheduling and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of ITS and/or traffic signal construction and installation highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Successful candidate will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background check including MVR.

Lumin8 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information .