Director of Construction

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in over-all day-today operational leadership and decision-making as the subject matter expert for all project quality management functions including self-performed work, materials or work performed by suppliers, vendors, subcontractors
• Provide ongoing and regular quality control related technical input for construction planning, interpretation of design, development of efficient construction methods and quality controls processes for execution of the work
• Manage and schedule all required quality testing, inspections and documentation including all third-party quality control related service
• Formulate detailed budget plans, monitoring expenditure for all project-related costs, including property acquisition, infrastructure development, and construction
• Provide overall leadership to ensure work is constructed in compliance and work quality is accurately documented through clear and traceable record keeping and reporting
• Provide ongoing and regular quality control related technical input for construction planning, interpretation of design, development of efficient construction methods and quality controls processes for execution of the work
• Develop and implement project specific Quality Control Plan that meets company policies, project requirements and is aligned with industry standards and best practices
• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed
• Develop the objectives/goals of each and assign individual responsibilities
• Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking expenses and minimizing risk on the project
• Ensure that construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule
• Communicate effectively with the contractors responsible for completing various phases of the project
•  Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and hold regular status meetings

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction
• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, able to communicate with all levels of staff and management
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a successful completed project
• Strong computer skills in Office 365, CAD, Microsoft Project or