HIRING A DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION TO OVERSEE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FIELD OPERATIONS AND SAFETY!

PAY $170,000-$200,000 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Description: Our client has an immediate need to hire a Director of Construction to support their Phoenix operation and west coast operations at large. This position is open due to a backfill.

Job Description:

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable project managers and the field operations leaders.
• Track equipment acquisitions and ensure compliance.
• Ensure projects come in within budget.
• Ensure the achievement of gross margin goals and identify cost-saving opportunities in project execution.
• Guarantee timely project completion and identify opportunities to streamline operational processes.
• Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality work safely and consistently providing excellent customer experiences.
• Participate in establishing company-level strategic plans as a key member of the Leadership Team.
• Coach, mentor, and guide project managers, the field leaders and the safety team.
• Establish and track key metrics to proactively guide decisions including priority setting and resource management.
• Collaborate with the controller to oversee the financial performance of all construction projects.
• Hold project managers accountable for results, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Support the field leaders with finding opportunities to enhance production and meet manpower needs.
• Will be directly involved in interviews and hiring decisions. Will be making hiring forecasts.
• Collaborate with the safety team to instill a safety-first mindset company-wide.
• Work with sales and preconstruction leaders to ensure accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with the HR leader to maintain top-notch onboarding and training programs for continual learning and development.
• Continuously refine operational processes and implement systems to ensure consistent adherence by team members.
• Lead and maintain contract review and compliance protocols, ensuring teams are aware of relevant contract provisions.
• Make sound decisions, balancing customer experience with protecting the company against unnecessary risk and loss.
• Perform other duties as required to support the company's success.

Skills:

• commercial construction
• construction operations
• Industrial Construction
• Construction management
• Construction
• General contractor
• Preconstruction
• Business development
• Project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

MUST HAVE:

• At least 10 years of experience in construction operations and management
• Has managed and supervised a team for at least five years
• Established leadership experience - will be building out a team
• Experience in commercial construction projects involving known entities - example of chain stores such as Wal-Marts, fast food, restaurants, etc.
• Exposure to greenfield or brownfield projects
• Experience in preparing and operating a given budget
• Strong written communication - professional writing in emails, reports, etc.
• Proficient in MS Office and some construction software such as Bluebeam, Primavera, etc.
• Comfortable making decisions based on financial statements
• Valid passport

NICE TO HAVE:

Bilingual in English and Spanish

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