Hanover, PA
We are currently looking for an expeirenced Director of Construction for a Client in Pennsylvania.
The Director of Construction is a multi-faceted personwho is responsible for the timely completion of designated projects and ensuring the projects are constructed and scheduled within budgets. The Director of Construction is responsible for managing resources, and ensuring processes and procedures related to that plan are carried out effectively and efficiently. This individual will evaluate organizational efficiency and make necessary changes to maximize the business unit productivity.
This individual reports to the VP of Construction/Operations and directly manages the Assistant Director of Construction & Construction Managers to meet company goals.
Supervisory Responsibility: Assistant Director of Construction, Construction Managers, General Superintendents, Superintendents, Punchout Technicians, and Laborers
Executive Report: VP of Construction/Operations
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities For Director Of Construction Position

• 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 staff accordingly.
• Oversee all field operations and office operations supporting vertical construction operations of the organization.
• Develop organization strategies by contribution and information, analysis and recommendations for strategic thinking and direction, and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• 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.
• Become familiar with project names, sizes, goals, and challenges.
• Review current SOP's and workflows to improve accountability.
• Review current job descriptions and evaluate the current organization structure within the construction departments.
• Recommend any changes that are appropriate to ensure better communication and accountability.
• Analyze interactions within the department and with other departments and/or 3rd party individuals.
• Recommend areas of improvement as it relates to communication, accountability, managing, and teamwork.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Director or Construction Position:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to self-solve and think critically.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to identify and adapt to the needs of the organization and team members. Is able and willing to provide valuable input and feedback amongst and to team members.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Communicate using the following tools: telephone, text, written logs, email, and computer.
• Having a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with ERP accounting systems, or similar
• Proficiency with Project Management systems
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work, when necessary, to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Other 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.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity contact Sarah at sowen@csrecruiting.com