What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Construction position at nenniandassociates?
Job Title: Construction Director
Location: Jessup, MD
Level: Senior Management
Education and Field:
Location: Jessup, MD
Level: Senior Management
Education and Field:
- Four-year degree in mechanical engineering, project management, or similar field; or
- Four years of trade school in the plumbing or mechanical field
- Project management certification through a professional organization (not required)
- Progression in the project management field within the mechanical industry
- 10 years in a senior construction leadership role
- Successful management of construction projects ranging from $1 million to $25 million
- Experience managing Federal Government/Davis-Bacon projects
- Advanced training and hands-on experience in project management
- Leadership and mentorship of junior project managers
- Strong background in safety-focused, customer-focused, and team-oriented project management
- Lead and manage plumbing, mechanical, and other construction projects
- Ensure safety performance at the highest level
- Supervise project teams, including project managers, estimators, and support staff
- Develop and implement bidding strategies
- Oversee project planning and execution at all levels
- Enhance company growth and profitability through strategic planning and process improvement
- Ensure timely project delivery within budget and margin
- Manage cash flow, cost controls, progress billing, and payables
- Develop and manage labor plans for individual projects and field teams
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members
- Maintain accurate records and detailed notes for all projects
- Mentor and lead junior project managers
- Lack of a dedicated leader for several months
- Inadequate processes and discipline in project management
- Delays in billing and change order processing
- Need for mentorship and clearly defined estimating strategy
- The construction team accounts for one-third of the company's revenues
- Significant growth in construction revenues over the past six years
- High-level leadership required to manage a diverse team and complex projects
- Focus on completing projects on time, within budget, and within scope while maintaining profit margins
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Strategic planning and process improvement abilities
- Financial management expertise, including cash flow projections and billing/collections
- Commitment to safety and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs
- Excellent communication and customer engagement skills
- Experience with PM systems integration and organizational support
- 30 Days:
- Learn Sage ERP Project Management module
- Review SharePoint/OneDrive filing system
- Become familiar with PM workload and challenges
- Understand existing PM processes and team member roles
- 60 Days:
- Complete cash flow projection review
- Establish regular team and individual meetings
- Review all job labor plans and bidding strategy
- 90 Days:
- Ensure billing is submitted and completed by the 1st of each month
- Present bidding strategy for the remainder of the year
- Develop team improvement plan addressing communication and performance gaps
- Improve project financial performance including profit margins, collections, change orders, and close-out
- Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Non-Standard Benefits: To be discussed
- Improved project management processes
- Enhanced team performance and project delivery
- Increased profitability and company growth
- Strengthened customer relationships and opportunities for new work