What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Building Operations position at Dewberry?
Job Description
The Director of Construction will serve as the leader of the department, responsible for delivering projects of increasing complexity and scope.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to take charge of a team of project managers, construction managers, technical, administrative, and field staff working on design-build and bid-build construction projects for public and private clients in California.
The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the business development of the department and will likely act as client manager for one or more public agencies and/or commercial clients.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee a staff of project managers, construction managers, technical, administrative, and field staff.
- Lead proposal pursuits, business development efforts, and drive the growth of the existing construction practice in Southern California.
- Act as client manager and manage one or more clients.
- Review and implement procedures to ensure compliance with relevant policies and performance measures.
- Responsible for operations oversight, reviewing projects assigned to the department to meet revenue and profit goals.
- Participate in quality reviews of department projects.
- Recruit, retain, develop, mentor, train, and grow individual practitioners and teams.
- Staff project teams with the right number and type of skill sets to contribute to successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with other department managers and market segment leads within the Business Unit as well as regional Dewberry leadership.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
- At least 15 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
- Construction and project management experience preferred.
- Design-Build experience is desirable.
- Experience writing winning proposals and leading successful client interviews.
- Demonstrated Business Development expertise with experience in both public works and commercial solicitation/procurement/construction.
- Prior management experience with demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Occasional travel will be required.
- Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to pass a driving record background check.
