Director of Construction

Description

• Review and approve project-specific budgets.
• Assign project Managers to execute negotiated and awarded projects based on experience and customer expectations.
• Review outgoing Weekly Project Updates for accuracy and completeness before submitting them to the customer.
• Works with the Construction Team to meet customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Serves as a responsible leader through the direction and guidance of the team to ensure all safety requirements for all jobs are upheld. Adheres to all aspects of our Health, Safety, and Environmental Program for self-protection and the protection of co-workers, subcontractors, the public, and the client by supporting all Company safety efforts.
• Oversees the creation of master schedules, project timelines, and milestones.
• Review the estimating teams’ bid proposals before submission to the customer.
• Provides support, backup documentation, information, insights, and direction regarding any disputes between the Company, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Mentors Company employees by sharing experiences, pitfalls, and solutions.
• Supports the Vice President of Construction with assigned responsibilities.
• Resolves unforeseen project conditions with Project Managers, including subcontractor challenges.
• Oversees scheduling, purchasing, and estimating experience and learning management of personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities ensures that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.
• Administers timely performance reviews for direct reports.
• Reviews Project Managers’ weekly schedules and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Review and sign construction-related documents, including Contracts, Change Orders, Subcontracts, Warranty and Guarantee Letters, and any other document included in the Project Requirements.
• Trains assigned individuals on the Company’s project financial objectives.
• Manages Senior Project Managers / Project Managers and supports all construction activities through Project Management collaboration.
• Manages team performance, including appraisals, coaching, and development; communicates expectations and enforces policies, procedures, and standards; implements disciplinary action when necessary.
• Assists in interviews and hiring for the construction and estimating department.

Requirements

• Degree in construction management or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the project.
• Values diversity of ideas, opinions, and people. Has good common sense and applied logic.
• Proven track record of success with measurable achievements in leadership roles.
• Experience managing commercial construction teams in all project facets, including onsite and offsite work.
• Ability to interpret architectural plans and specifications.
• Able to identify a need, remove barriers, and know how to make things happen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an appropriate state driver’s license before employment, along with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft Software Suite. Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
• 15 years experience with related project management roles or equivalent.
• Must be able to multi-task, have strong attention to detail, and have excellent time management skills to achieve all established deadlines.

Benefits

• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Dental HMO and PPO insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance