Director of Construction - Concrete

Position Title: Director of Construction              Reports To: Business Unit Director or VP of Operations

Company: Fessler & Bowman, Inc.                    Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for more than six decades.

Our Culture & Philosophy:

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork.  When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive
• Take Pride in Our Product
• Relentless Commitment
• Care About Our Customers
• Team Success

Summary:

The Director of Construction will support the field operations teams in all aspects including financial analysis, design, development, and construction. As the Director of Construction, you will lead, coach, and manage the team. You will ensure that all team members are performing to the companies’ standards, achieving desired results, and finding efficient and effective solutions that meet the collective goals and visions of F&B. The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities for this position.

Five Key Roles of the Director of Construction:

• Ensure achievement of the regional financial targets including revenue and gross profit through rigorous management of field productivity, equipment utilization, and product quality. 
• Review weekly project financial performance with the PM team to ensure budgets are on track and ensure field productivity is being achieved.
• Validate daily logs are completed on all jobs including any applicable incident reports.  Provide mentoring and coaching to the field supervision teams to ensure F&B log/reporting standards are followed by all.
• Develop a recovery plan when project financial performance and productivity are off track.  Communicate the recovery plan with the Business Unit Director and Project Teams to ensure new targets are achieved.
• Validate F&B standards are implemented for means and methods relating to all constructability decisions (pour sizes, layouts, sequencing, equipment, etc.) on all projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Business Unit Director to support business development initiatives and opportunities.
• Hold field operations accountable for the use and care of F&B owned and rented equipment.
• Validate estimating assumptions on means and methods for the project including production rates, manpower needs, and equipment utilization with estimating team.
• Directly manage the Field Operations team for designated project region. This includes mentoring and coaching to improve the overall function and caliber of team members.
• Collaborate with the HR team on all hiring and staffing-related issues.
• Work with PMs and Regional Director to rectify any customer-related issues during the job.
• Ensure all company processes are followed by the field operations teams on all projects.
• Validate project schedule to ensure manpower, materials, and subcontractors are ready in accordance with customer timing.
• Guidance on manpower scheduling and mobilization with General Superintendents to deliver production rates in line with budget.
• Validate equipment utilization and driving optimization when feasible.
• Validate that projects are completed in accordance with all F&B quality standards.
• Validate all punch list items are completed.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and ensure training and development needs are identified.
• Execute disciplinary action when needed with the assistance of Human Resources

• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team.

• Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the construction industry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervision role 
• Demonstrated ability to execute and manage multiple large scale projects
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction software

Travel:

Travel is required for this position. Travel may include, but is not limited to, travel from office to various job sites. Fessler and Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable. 

Work Environment:

As a Director of Construction, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, indoor/outdoor settings. 

Benefits:

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off