Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Job Title - Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Location - Montgomery, AL

Resumes will be reviewed continuously.

Rewards of Working at Caddell - Paid vacations, company paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will oversee the day-to-day support operations of Caddell Construction and ensure that departments have what is needed to align effectively in support of business units/divisions. The CAO will be responsible for translating the CEO's strategic vision into actionable plans and driving operational excellence across multiple office locations. The CAO will have management responsibility over all corporate G&A budgets, and will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and other senior leaders to ensure P&L success.

This individual will report directly to the CEO and work closely with other senior leaders to align operational strategies with overall business objectives, while maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement and enhancing company culture.

• Operational Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to all support departments (including Security, HR, Business Administration, Marketing, I.T.) As applicable, this will include providing guidance to the operations teams across all business units/divisions, to help ensure efficient and effective execution of projects.
• Strategic Implementation: Provide support to implement strategic initiatives that drive company growth and profitability. This includes the responsibility to run/chair the monthly Executive meeting.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency. This includes the responsibility to run/chair the monthly Project Report meeting.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of all corporate functions and make data-driven decisions.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure optimal allocation of resources in all departments to maximize efficiency.
• Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with all departments, ensuring their needs are met and they are coordinating well with each other to ensure success..
• Financial Oversight: Work closely with the CFO as applicable to manage budgets and control costs. Specifically, this role will oversee the Corporate G&A expenses.

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Education / Experience -

• Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in construction management or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing operations at an annual revenue of at least $500 million. Experience with governmental clients, in a general contracting environment with multiple business units is highly desirable.
• Certifications: Relevant industry certifications such as PMP, LEED, or similar are a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage large, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of construction operations, including project management, safety standards, and quality control.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans and execute them effectively.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process improvement and efficiency.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, employees, and stakeholders.
• Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control within the construction industry.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We're large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer veterans, disability, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.