President

Work Hard Have Fun!

At Cerris Systems (formerly MMC Contractors), we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Come build the extraordinary with us. Apply today!

Nature of Work

The President is accountable for driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and sustainable profitability. This executive leader will ensure the organization meets both short and long-term business objectives while aligning with the parent company’s vision, values, and performance expectations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the SYSTEMS MEP subsidiary, ensuring alignment with Cerris’ mission and long-term objectives.
• Lead the development and execution of multi-year strategic plans to achieve competitive advantage and sustained growth.
• Develop and manage comprehensive annual business plans and budgets, including revenue goals, staffing plans, profitability targets, and backlog strategies.
• Oversee financial reporting functions, including forecasting, performance analytics, and variance reporting to corporate leadership.
• Foster a high-performing, values-based culture grounded in craftsmanship, entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, and collaboration.
• Monitor industry trends, market shifts, and competitive dynamics to drive responsive strategy and innovation.
• Cultivate strong client relationships to support repeat business and strategic partnerships.
• Lead organizational design, talent acquisition, and workforce development initiatives, including succession planning and leadership readiness.
• Direct enterprise-wide risk management practices, including financial, contractual, operational, and compliance risk mitigation.
• Ensure robust internal controls in key functional areas such as estimating, procurement, safety, and project execution.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, project delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Represent the subsidiary in industry associations, community activities, and stakeholder engagements to elevate brand presence and influence.
• Fulfill other executive responsibilities or special initiatives as designated by the Board or parent company leadership.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct oversight of senior functional leaders (7+ direct reports). Full accountability for organizational performance, talent management, and leadership development. Ensure compliance with internal policies, safety standards, and applicable legal requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline required.
• Master’s degree (MBA or related field) preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership in the construction industry, preferably within the MEP sectors.
• Strong field and project management background strongly preferred.
• Proven executive leadership experience with responsibility for P&L, organizational strategy, and operational growth.
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Visionary and strategic thinker with a strong orientation toward innovation and measurable results.
• Exceptional leadership presence with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced financial acumen and experience managing complex project portfolios and multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Client-centric approach with strong business development instincts.
• Decisive, adaptable, and composed under pressure in dynamic and complex environments.
  
  

Scope and Impact

This position holds full responsibility for the MEP subsidiary’s performance. The role directly influences company policy, financial outcomes, market growth, and workforce culture. The President is accountable for revenue generation, market expansion, and maintaining high levels of client and employee satisfaction.

Guidelines

Operates with broad discretion and executive authority. Must demonstrate sound judgment, strategic foresight, and creative problem-solving, especially in high-impact or novel situations.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Typical office environment with regular visits to construction sites.
• Travel required for client meetings, site visits, corporate events, and industry engagements.
• Exposure to construction-related environments may involve equipment, chemicals, or PPE use.
• Frequent: sitting, typing, screen work.
• Occasional: standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 25 lbs), reaching overhead.
  
  

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are Equal Opportunity Employers - EO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA