Director Of Construction Jobs

Hirewell has been retained by a leading General Contractor to lead the search for a Director of Construction. This position is for a national General Contractor with a vibrant pipeline of projects across the United States and multiple asset classes including aviation, institutional, sports arenas, healthcare and municipal buildings throughout the south/southeastern US. This position will have full spectrum responsibilities from building and cultivating client relationships, leadership of the project management and operations teams, working in conjunction with owners, designers, and engineers, as well as planning, budgeting and ensuring the financial performance of the projects. Relocation may be required.

Preferred candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent, 10+ years of related construction experience along with specific history of client relationships/business development.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop skills and mentor project management employees, including conducting employee performance reviews per guidelines, as required
• Manage and develop relationships with clients, designers, consultants and internal clients
• Actively participate in all preconstruction planning and construction assignments
• Lead the development and implementation of pursuit plans to acquire new clients in coordination with Business Development/Marketing, including proposals, presentations, and RMP processes
• Demonstrate commitment to safety culture through own actions and mentoring others
• Be a champion of the Company Principles at all levels
• Develop risk management plans that identify and proactively manage risk
• Lead employee recruitment and retention efforts
• Oversee development of Project Execution Plan
• Coordinate efficient assignment of staff among projects with Operations Manager, Project Executive or Senior Project Manager
• Review monthly owner project status reports, as required
• Communicate and support Safety, and Health Management Program
• Review and monitor monthly reports regarding financial performance of the project with Operations Manager and project team, including PSRs, and other forecasting reports
• Be the company representative in the industry and in the community by having an active role (i.e. serve on industry committees or boards, volunteering at key events)

Client Focus

The Director of Construction will generally be assigned to manage identification, winning, and retention of a single account or multiple new accounts delivering $100M in revenue on an annual basis.

Project Planning

The Director of Construction will lead the project team in the effort to develop the Project Plan and development of the project execution plan. Essential project planning duties include:

• Meet with customer decision makers to build and maintain the relationship and identify needs/opportunities.
• Insurance/CCIPs
• Actively participate in all preconstruction and planning and construction assignments.
• Review, negotiate and forward recommendations for all project contracts, change orders and claims, etc. to the appropriate approval level.
• Promote and support safety culture on all projects
• In conjunction with the project team develop, implement and monitor a project risk management plan.
• Schedule control
• Attend and present at Quarterly superintendents meetings.
• Contracting compliance Matrix & mitigation plan
• SDI/Bonding
• Provide the processes, tools and support required to insure operational excellence and compliance with Guiding Principles
• Talk with the project teams to get feedback on current issues or problems. Help project teams solve problems. Be a valued resource.
• Cooperate and support other Directors and SVP’s
• Review monthly PSRs with the SVP and Operations Manager.
• Risk mitigation plan
• Project Peer Reviews
• Oversee the development of project execution and quality control plans.
• Develop small business subcontracting plans and implementation strategies.
• Review PSRs with the project team. Know your projects. Identify and proactively manage risk.
• Contract Administration
• Project Execution Plans
• Establish performance metrics and outperform targets for all projects.
• Attend OAC Meetings to monitor the project team’s performance in exceeding client expectations.

Human Resources

• Organize and develop high performing teams.
• Prepare a succession plan for each client and project position– identify and train your replacement.
• Communicate company wide and local initiatives to employees.
• Develop and monitor training and education programs for employees.
• Stay connected to the field. Be visible, listen and provide support
• Identify, recruit and retain the best employees available

Job Skills & Abilities

• Excellent strategic thinking and visionary skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent management skills
• Extensive knowledge of financial operations
• Complete understanding of construction industry
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Exhibits excellent leadership qualities
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to delegate work appropriately
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management, Engineering or Degree equivalent, plus 15+ years extensive experience in management or construction operating units
• Currently managing multiple client accounts

Please apply or submit a resume + project list directly to [email protected]