Position Overview

The Director of Construction will lead the department in executing projects of increasing complexity and sophistication.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to direct 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 play a key role in the business development of the department and will likely act as client manager for one or more public agencies and/or commercial clients.

Main Duties:

• Supervise a staff of project managers, construction managers, technical, administrative, and field staff.
• Lead proposal pursuits, business development efforts, and oversee 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.

Preferred 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.