VP Sales/Project Executive
A.O. Reed & Co. was founded in 1914, and incorporated on September 19, 1929. Since then, the company has been a leading mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and service. A.O. Reed’s headquarters includes offices, fabrication shops, and storage structures. A.O. Reed specializes in large commercial and industrial projects. This includes state-of-the-art hospitals and advanced laboratory buildings that serve the nation’s biomedical industry. We also construct large private facilities which include ballparks, amusement parks, and office buildings. A.O. Reed serves the public sector with numerous projects on university campuses and military facilities. A.O. Reed ensures our systems continue to run efficiently by providing the highest quality service to our customers. The key to our success is our ability to solve complex problems using our organization’s collective knowledge, hands-on experience, professional expertise, and technical tools. Our team charts new territories and delivers top-quality results. In the construction and service sectors, we never lose sight of our obligation to exceed expectations, honor our commitments, and follow our principles. A.O. Reed has set the bar high in customer satisfaction, workmanship, and integrity.
Project Executive/Vice President, Sales
Are you a strategic leader with a deep understanding of MEP systems and a passion for customer relationships, business development, and pre-construction management? Do you thrive in an environment where you can own the bid process, lead project pursuits, and work closely with estimators and marketing teams to ensure successful project acquisition? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role:
As Vice President, Sales, you will play a critical leadership role in building customer relationships, managing pre-construction efforts, and leading bid and proposal strategies. You will be responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish, coordinating closely with estimators and marketing, and ensuring that all proposals reflect a complete scope of work.
Responsibilities:
- Customer Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, General Contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Bid Captain Leadership: Take the lead in managing bid efforts, ensuring that all components are aligned for a competitive and complete proposal.
- Project Oversight: Oversee projects from inception through completion, ensuring seamless execution.
- Collaboration with Estimators: Work closely with estimators to ensure all bids include a complete and accurate scope of work.
- Proposal Management: Partner with the marketing team to assemble comprehensive proposal packages that effectively communicate value and capabilities.
- Request for Proposal (RFP) Management: Take responsibility for receiving, reviewing, and responding to RFPs in a timely and strategic manner.
- Proposal & Interview Leadership: Lead the proposal and interview process, ensuring that presentations are compelling, well-prepared, and aligned with client expectations.
- Risk Identification: Proactively identify risks to projects and collaborate with internal teams to mitigate potential challenges.
- Pre-Construction Management: Oversee and coordinate pre-construction efforts, ensuring smooth transitions from bid to execution.
- Professionalism & Integrity: Maintain a high level of professionalism with employees, clients, and all external partners.
Skills & Experience Required:
- 5+ years of field experience or a degree in engineering.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Estimating experience with the ability to assess complete scopes of work.
- Deep understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems and their role in pre-construction.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with industry-specific software.
Why Join Us?
- Lead high-impact projects from pre-construction through execution.
- Work closely with top General Contractors and key industry partners.
- Be part of a company that values expertise, collaboration, and excellence.
If you’re ready to leverage your skills in customer relationships, bid management, and pre-construction leadership, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare: Great health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage!
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan
Reasonable Accommodations
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Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.
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