Director, Construction

Description

• Reviewing change orders and monthly draw requests from the CM, etc. as well as overseeing contract executions, bi-weekly OAC meetings and site visits to review progress.
• Coordination and communication with numerous third-party outsourced functions (contractors/consultants) to ensure that project budget, schedule and intent are being met. Contract administration (contract execution; project meetings; progress payments; inspections; etc.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies as well as Health and Safety legislation pertaining to tendering and award of all construction related activities from inception to completion within department’s mandate.
• Assist with the development/preparation of departmental budgets and review inputs into financial models and business cases.,
• Develop and maintain relationships with all key subtrades
• Provide support and assistance to other development team members
• Review of estimates and budgets for all project types.
• Provide accurate and timely information on project financial reports, project status reports as well as maintain information flow to all stakeholders during the construction process.
• Assist with the implementation of capital projects and preparation of budgets including feasibility studies as required.
• Assist development team in the preparation of project-related RFPs for consultants and constructors.
• Interact with other internal departments and assist in coordinating information gathering with other business units within Oxford.
• Attend all project and management meetings from inception to completion.
• support strategy development, ad hoc analysis and resource requirements necessary to meet departmental needs.
• Overseeing the coordination of all construction documents and approval of final specifications and confirmation to program requirements with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced PC skills (MS Project, MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Leadership and communication: Exceptional leadership, strong written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and manage diverse teams of external consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Extensive experience: A minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience in construction management is common, with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale projects. Residential experience is preferred.
• Technical knowledge: Deep understanding of construction processes, methods, materials, and relevant regulations. Proficiency with project management and other relevant software is also necessary
• College Diploma or Technical Degree (BA, MBA, Engineer or Planning/Development is preferred).
• Strategic and business acumen: Strong business management skills, including budgeting, negotiation, and an understanding of market dynamics.
• Problem-solving: Strong organizational and analytical skills with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to find solutions to complex problems

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance