Director of Construction

We are currently seeking a Director of Construction to oversee large-scale projects and capital improvements. This position with collaborate with the project planning team to plan, scope, and design each project. Other responsibilities will include developing a budget and timeline, selecting the best vendors and crews, visiting worksites to ensure production is proceeding efficiently and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives.
• Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resource allocations.
• Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives.
• Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors.
• Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics.
• Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents to prepare time, material, equipment, production, and labor estimates.
• Develop work plans and manages construction staff.
• Responsible for overseeing the performance of staff/contractors.
• Review contract documents and assists with procurement, pre-bid conferences, and evaluations.
• Coordinate activities with other staff, departments, and public agencies.
• Resolve field construction problems in coordination with staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary.
• Assist in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to the design, construction work scope, and schedules.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress, update schedules, and review costs with Project Superintendent/ Manager
• Work with owners/customers to help ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Prepare project construction schedules.
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets.
• Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lead others from diverse backgrounds.
• Prior experience within the construction or industry is highly desired.
• Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates.
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals, and other documents.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with estimating software
• Ability to prepare construction schedules.
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to travel as required.
• Focus and dedication to providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and/ or Engineering is desirable in/or comparable work experience, preferably in the field of Construction.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Interested candidate may apply by sending an updated resume and project list to this ad.