Director of Construction

The Director of Construction is a multi-faceted individual who is accountable for ensuring that designated projects are completed on time and within budget. They are responsible for managing resources, overseeing project schedules, and implementing efficient processes and procedures. The Director of Construction evaluates organizational efficiency and makes necessary changes to maximize productivity. Additionally, they assess the organization's needs and participate in strategic planning sessions to inform the Executive Team about the unit's strategy and execution.

This individual reports to the VP of Construction/Operations and directly manages the Assistant Director of Construction & Construction Managers to meet company goals.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Pre-planning on community programming working with the Entitlement and Land Development Team.
• Problem solve and critically think on any bottlenecks for active or upcoming projects.
• Define, implement, and revise operational policies and guidelines for the Construction division.
• Support the organization’s financial and strategic objectives by providing analysis and recommendations and directing staA accordingly.
• Oversee all field operations and office operations supporting vertical construction operations of the organization.
• Establish construction operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, productivity-scheduling, quality, and service strategies, designing systems, safety, accumulating resources, resolving problems, and implementing change.
• In direct collaboration with Business Unit Leaders and the Executive Team, define and prepare Business Unit Key Performance Indicators.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of construction department operations and procedures and provide recommendations for enhancing operational performance.
• Maintain oversight of the Purchasing, Quality Control and Warranty Departments to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Maintain oversight of the Construction Field teams and collaborate with the Construction Managers and General Superintendents to evaluate current construction schedules and milestones within each project.
• Review of Construction Budgets during Buyout, Awarding, and during vertical construction.
• Weekly and Monthly Reporting to ownership on budgets, schedules, QC, and safety.
• Oversee all vendor and partner relationships in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager.
• Hire, train, and retain skilled construction staff.
• Review current SOP’s and workflows to improve accountability.
• Review current job descriptions and evaluate the current organization structure within the construction departments.
• Conduct Employee reviews and provide constructive feedback periodically as laid out by the HR Department.
• Oversight and management on construction incentive program to ensure key metrics are being met by construction staff that are eligible.
• Coordination with the Finance Team on Bank Draws, Construction Progress, Interest Burn, etc... to ensure projects are remaining on schedule and on budget based on the construction financing schedule.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 10+ years’ experience in the Construction Industry in a managerial role managing and overseeing commercial construction, residential construction, or a combination of the two.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team to meet company deliverables related to budget, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Bachelor Degree or greater is preferred, but not required.