What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Construction position at Bridge The Gap Staffing and HR Solutions?
Our client is hiring a Director of Construction to join their leadership team and lead the division.
Primary Focus:
The Director of Construction is a key leadership role that is responsible for overseeing a team of project managers, field crews and support personnel in a growing environmental construction organization. They will be responsible and accountable for a wide range of functions that support a successful construction business and simultaneously ensures a high level of service for clients. This role reports directly to the Metro Environmental Services President and will be a strategic partner that helps drive growth and achieve organizational objectives.
Overall, they’ll be overseeing all aspects of the construction process, from planning and budgeting to execution and completion. They are responsible for managing daily operations, setting budgets, delivering on profit projections, identifying areas of improvement, and strategic planning. Their ability to stick to schedules, stay within budget, maintain quality, collaborate effortlessly and consistently to successful outcomes is key. When they join this team, they are joining a leadership team that is well-established and accountable for the future team and company growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
Construction
- Conduct Weekly Operational Meetings with selected Staff.
- Oversees and directs any field personnel through the Operations Manager and/or Project Managers. (Minimize direct involvement with field personnel)
- Oversees and Participates in Project Buy Outs by monitoring the PM’s and ensure that we are getting 3 competitive prices on all subs, materials, and rental purchases over $5,000
- Review and evaluate estimates created by Estimating Dept. and/or Project Managers
- Coordinate Transfer meetings with Estimating, Office Manager and PM’s
- Work with Ownership with the prioritization of projects and monitor the volume of work and progress of the construction schedule
- Oversees monthly Crew Chief meetings that are run by Operations. Give discussion points/feedback.
- Manage a team of project managers to ensure the projects follow the expected timelines and budgets.
- Gross Profit Review two times a month (mid-month and by month close)
- Sign off on all AP Invoices over $5,000
- Responsible for Customer collections/billing
- Responsible for reviewing, completing and executing project contracts in accordance with Division requirements.
- Manage day-to-day client interaction and expectations for multiple projects
- Ensure customer and client satisfaction
- Ensures that all jobs are assigned to a Project Manager and they maintain fiscal control
- Attend Owner, Customer, Contractor meetings as required.
- Oversee new and current Subcontractor relations and communicate status of projects effectively, between vendors, subcontractors, etc.
- Review and evaluate construction change orders for validity and accuracy.
- Ensures field personnel are being trained/developed
- Oversees recruiting needs for Construction Division
- Implements Construction policies and procedures
Financial
- Develop and manage Divisions budgets for the Construction Dept.
- Provide detailed reports that will include breakdowns of project costs and forecasts of remaining costs.
- Assist in the development of construction annual budgets and forecasts
- Documents data and statistical procedures to provide cost analysis and reporting to assist Ownership in decision making or other financial initiatives.
- Ability to meet established production goals and maintain profitability.
Other
- Reviews and updates weekly Job Cost Reports on the status and progress of the jobs, including project costs and any potential changes.
- Leads all personnel on a strong H&S focus and ensures safety guidelines are followed on all job sites
- Conduct periodic performance reviews with individuals within the Construction Division.
- Contribute to building a positive team spirit and motivate staff
- Ensure employee compliance with all company policies
- Manage individual team members (office staff) with focus lists
- Perform other duties as assigned.
