Director of Construction leading regional construction operations focused on Design-Build best practices. Ensuring project safety, quality, and efficiency in alignment with AIA and NAESCO standards.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction for all regional construction activities.
Build, mentor, and develop high-performing construction teams while promoting an inclusive, collaborative, and safety-driven culture.
Work with Human Resources to recruit, onboard, and retain qualified construction personnel aligned with Design-Build best practices.
Ensure professional growth opportunities for staff through training, mentorship, and exposure to innovative construction technologies and methods.
Lead and coordinate construction activities through all phases — from early engineering input to project close-out — ensuring alignment with AIA guidelines for construction administration.
Collaborate closely with the preconstruction team to validate design assumptions, confirm accurate cost estimates, and establish constructible and efficient project schedules.
Ensure seamless transitions from design development through procurement and field mobilization, minimizing rework and delays.
Guide subcontractor selection, contract negotiation, and oversight to ensure the best value and performance in alignment with NAESCO project requirements for energy savings and verification.
Establish and ensure consistent use of Project Management software to track schedules, budgets, progress, and documentation across all projects.
Direct standard invoicing, approval, and cost control processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and fiscal responsibility.
Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and project financial reporting; manage expenses to maintain profitability and mitigate risk.
Track project performance against cost and schedule baselines; identify risks early and implement corrective actions proactively.
Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring strict adherence to OSHA requirements, company policies, and jobsite safety protocols.
Implement and enforce quality control and assurance programs that align with AIA standards and Design-Build performance expectations.
Ensure field compliance with division engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
Drive accountability across all project teams and subcontractors for maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, and compliance.
Develop and implement plans to secure all necessary permits, working collaboratively with contractors, design teams, and local/state agencies.
Maintain strong, professional relationships with local utilities, vendors, contractors, and government authorities to streamline approvals and resolve issues.
Represent the company with professionalism in all client and community interactions, ensuring that stakeholder interests are respected and addressed.
Identify engineering and construction opportunities for improvement, championing innovative approaches such as prefabrication, modular construction, Lean methods, and advanced project controls.
Promote adoption of emerging technologies that streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve sustainability outcomes.
Encourage a culture of problem-solving and knowledge sharing across teams to strengthen organizational learning and resilience.
Maintain open communication with clients to ensure satisfaction with project progress, quality, and outcomes.
Build and sustain long-term client relationships to foster repeat business opportunities and referrals.
Support business development efforts by contributing construction expertise during project pursuit and proposal phases.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture (advanced degree preferred).
Minimum 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Design-Build or performance contracting.
In-depth knowledge of AIA construction administration standards, NAESCO energy performance contracting principles, and OSHA safety compliance.
Proven ability to deliver large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Demonstrated success in building collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive teams.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a highly dynamic growth environment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (post-pandemic: this is flexible at the current time).
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