Director of Field Operations

Job Description

Director – Field Operations

The Director of Field Operations will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of projects varying in size, complexity, and market sectors from inception to completion. The role will develop and implement strategic plans, manage resources effectively, and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Director of Construction will also manage a team of project management professionals and will serve as a mentor, leader, motivator, and coach. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously while ensuring quality work is delivered on time and within budget.

Reports to: Vice President - Construction

Direct Reports: Project Executives and/or Senior Project Managers

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the Director of Construction’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the organization change, these duties may be modified as needed.

• Lead the project management team and ensure performance aligns with deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Landmark team, trade partners, and suppliers.

• Ensure all projects comply with Landmark’s safety policies and procedures in addition to OSHA/EPA requirements.

• Deliver excellent customer satisfaction from pre-construction through project delivery.

• Develop, implement, and communicate operational best practices in accordance with Landmark's business strategy and values.

• Manage the financial performance of projects by reviewing budget estimates, progress reports, and cost-tracking reports.

• Prepare and negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

• Maintain a risk management mindset and coordinate with the appropriate parties as needed.

• Develop and implement an audit program to detect troubled projects, monitor employee and contractor corrective action, and advise all necessary parties to ensure Landmark quality standards are met.

• Manage the project’s staffing plan and forecast personnel needs at all phases of construction.

Education & Experience

• 15 years of construction experience managing and delivering end-to-end construction projects with a track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects.

• 10 years of experience managing people.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Science, Architecture, Business Administration or relevant major preferred.

• Mixed-use, Multifamily, Student Housing, or Hospitality Experience Is required.

• Scheduling & Job Cost software experience preferred (Primavera/P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Prolog, etc.).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.

• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and regulations.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.

• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to manage a geographically dispersed team effectively.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Travel: May require travel to project sites as needed.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee may infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for purposes of Company business.

Landmark Properties, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Landmark Properties, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Landmark Properties, Inc.

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