Director of Construction

Job Summary: The Director of Construction provides leadership and overall direction to the construction division and to our customers. The Director of Construction is a member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day leadership and operational management within the Construction Services Division.

Job Responsibilities: including but not limited to

• Develop and Implement Construction Operating Plan.

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the daily operations activities of the construction department.

• Provides oversight and pre-development input to the purchasing / estimating team.

• Plans and coordinates all final construction documents, schedules, and collaborates with estimating and purchasing.

• Responsible for all aspects of multiple projects from start to finish.

• Provide leadership and oversight, internal and external, regarding the successful execution of the project workflow and task management with the collective team.

• Oversee the preparation of weekly & monthly reports on project progress.

• Regularly updates the project schedules.

• Responsible for ongoing resource development.

• Analyzes job costs and manages the project to the closing budget.

• Mediate situations of conflict and find mutual resolution with all respective parties, both internally and externally.

• Perform Performance Evaluations for construction associates.

• Ensures associates and subcontractors remain in compliance with company safety standards.

• Executes successful completion and close-out and the acceptance of each project Completes special projects as assigned by chief operating officer.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages subordinate supervisors who directly supervise employees in the Construction Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises employees (non-supervisory). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field required.

• Proven track record of successfully leading and directing project managers, construction staff, projects and process.

• Project Management, Supervision, Tracking Job Costs, Planning, Performance Management.

• Must be a detail minded professional with the ability to organize, manage and coordinate design and construction activities of major projects, meet deadlines and have a minimum of 5 - 10+ years of Project Management experience.

• Must have strong knowledge and experience with all applicable Florida building codes.

• Experience working on hospitality, multi-family residential, commercial and/or senior living facilities is highly desirable.

• Have proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with completing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to anticipate executive leadership needs and proactively bring together appropriate people and resources to support the executive in addressing issues.

• Ability to remain focused, efficient and effective in managing multiple priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Highly proficient with personal computers, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in fast paced environment and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, clients, co-workers and management team.

Division: Prime General

Department: Construction

Reports To: CEO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Prime Group. While only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days

Prime Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer