Position: Director of Construction
Role Overview:
The Director of Construction will be responsible for overseeing all construction projects within Commercial Real Estate and Retail building operations, ensuring their timely and successful completion. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in construction management, who can effectively manage a team and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver projects to the highest quality standards from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of construction projects including cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and risk management.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets in alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
• Lead and motivate a team of construction professionals, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Maintain a high level of quality assurance and quality control to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards.
• Monitor project progress and performance, making necessary adjustments to ensure on-time completion and within budget.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery of materials and services.
• Prepare and submit reports to stakeholders on project status, financials, and progress.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering Retail building construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, document interpretation, creating procedure manuals, and working with General Contractors.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, project management software.
• In-depth understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to Travel 25-35%
