What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Construction - EVCI position at SAI Communications?
Director of Construction
EVCI Design Build Construction
Summary:
The Director of Construction provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and execution oversight for all construction activities. This role manages construction managers and field personnel, interfaces with clients and executive leadership, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and management for all construction operations and field teams
- Oversee multiple concurrent projects and construction managers across regions
- Establish construction standards, procedures, safety programs, and best practices
- Serve as senior construction representative to clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Lead project feasibility reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments
- Support business development and preconstruction efforts including budgeting, scheduling, and VE strategies
- Oversee subcontractor selection, contract execution, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Municipal permitting, inspection, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement teams
- Monitor project financial performance and support forecasting and cost control
- Resolve escalated field issues, disputes, and change management items
- Provide mentoring, performance management, and development of construction staff
- Attend executive, client, and internal leadership meetings and provide reporting as required
Requirements:
- 15 years of progressive construction experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical, civil, mechanical, and structural construction in industrial or energy environments
- Demonstrated experience managing teams, subcontractors, schedules, and budgets
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skill;
- Proficiency with MS Office and construction management software
- Ability to travel regionally as required
Environment:
~40% office-based work
~60% travel to active project sites
SAI offers competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and paid time off.
SAI is an equal opportunity employer.