What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Construction position at Alpha Corporation?
Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships.
Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firms inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.
If youre up for the challenge to stretch, grow and excel in your career as a Civil Engineer, consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team in our Dulles, VA office.
Position Summary
As a Director of Construction, you will have the opportunity to develop short- and long-term strategies to grow the Project Management, Construction Management, and Engineering business for building, utility, and transportation projects. The Director of Construction is responsible for the business unit to operate at the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness by overseeing the day-to-day operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with Alpha Corporation's Vice President to develop and execute a business plan to support the growth of the regional business.
Participate in company decision-making by aligning regional business opportunities with the overall company business plan.
Be responsible for the development and implementation of quality management practices, actively engage in business development proposal activities and manage the delivery of services.
Develop the financial aspects of the regional office by optimizing the profit and loss to operate within budget.
Serve in a lead role managing projects or contracts by coordinating and managing the efforts of subordinate staff, and by maintaining the liaison with clients and other project stakeholders.
Serve in a lead technical role on critical, complex, or strategically important project engagement on behalf of the office and leads the efforts of a project team.
Work with federal, state, and local agencies to guarantee projects are managed properly, deadlines are met, and profit margins are maintained.
Lead business development efforts for the office, including identifying and tracking leads, building client relationships, and strategic alliances.
Work closely with Project Managers to resolve existing or forecasted problems related to discipline staffing, quality of work, schedule performance, or productivity.
Coordinate activities with departments involved in projects.
Engage in leadership roles in industry associations and forums.
Manage all technical, engineering, and administrative personnel in the region.
Work alongside office staff and management to successfully complete projects within the established budgets and deadlines.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities
Understanding of A/E/C industry terminology and procedures.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Understanding of building codes, government regulations, OSHA regulations, and safety procedures.
Highly analytical with the ability to calculate complex mathematical equations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree (B.S., or B.A) in Engineering or Business, or eight years of equivalent work experience.
10 years of design and project management experience in the public or private sector focusing on building, transportation, and utility projects.
Experience in business development with engineering service organizations.
Significant hands-on experience in a leadership position.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be a registered professional engineer preferably in at least one of the following: Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, or ability to obtain.
Physical Demands
The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 2/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 1/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 2/3 of the day. The ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for less than 1/3 of the day.
This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 10 pounds on an infrequent basis.
The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see for a distance are also necessary.
EEO Statement
Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
