Director of Construction - New/Modular Residential Construction

Director of Construction – New / Modular Construction – Portland, ME

***Must live or relocate to the Southern Maine area.***

Backyard ADU’s is looking for a highly qualified Director of Construction for their growing business. This is a Full Time, Mon-Fri position. Come and be a part of this exciting high-growth company as we work to help solve a significant housing problem! The Director of Construction is tasked with the responsibility to lead and manage the regional construction Site Supervisors and their respective projects and teams in alignment with the company’s strategic plan and core values. This is the place where a professional, go-getter can thrive – so let’s have a conversation!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position will lead the efforts in establishing the project assignments, scheduling, estimating, negotiating with subcontractors, acquisition of material resources, monitoring progress and performance, evaluation and reporting. The Director of Construction is tasked with the responsibility to assist each Site Supervisor with project execution such that a high-quality product is completed on time, within budget, and has achieved the desired results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or certificate from an accredited technical college or school PLUS a minimum of 10 years of construction experience and/or training in modular/manufactured housing related to project management, engineering, production and/or operations management. Work experience/knowledge may be considered in lieu of degree or certificate.

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, including:

• Advanced experience with home building and/or modular/manufactured housing operations.
• Ability to interpret and understand organization’s policies and standards.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, spreadsheets (Excel and Google Sheets), managing files and records (Google Drive), and other procedures and terminology.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read and write effectively,
• Speak with clarity and listen actively.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Ability to analyze information and achieve positive results in difficult situations or problems encountered.

Benefits:

· Competitive Salary

· Bonus Program

· Health Insurance

· Very Generous Paid Time Off - 4 weeks paid plus company holidays

· Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

· 401k matching up to 4% of base salary

· Employee-paid HSA ($3600/yr)

· End-of-year profit sharing

· Either personal or company phone paid for

· Continuing Education Reimbursement

· Growing company concerned about helping with housing solutions!

Equal Opportunity Employer

· Principals only. Recruiters please don't contact this job poster.

· Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Describe your years of experience with modular/manufactured homes.
• Are you able to relocate to Southern Maine for this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Residential Construction: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME 04104 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME 04104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $225,000