Director of Construction
Company: Robert Dietrick Co., Inc.
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Job Summary:The Director of Construction (DoC) in
our industrial solutions company oversees theadministration and
operations of the Construction Department, providing expertise and
supportto a bidder / estimator / analyst, project managers, project
engineers & field engineers on all newconstruction projects. This
position participates in key decisions pertaining to
strategicinitiatives, operating model and operation execution. The
DoC is primarily responsible for thedaily management, supervision,
coordination and successful completion of all new
constructionprojects to ensure that all timelines are met and cost
objectives with respect to contracting,estimating, bidding and
contract administration are in alignment. This position ensures all
workis performed within budget and attains or exceeds profit goals,
while promoting and enhancinginternal and external client
relationships.Supervisory Responsibilities: Reports to and works
under the general direction of the President. This position assumes
supervisory responsibilities for the new construction department.
Creating and managing good project management policies &
procedures. Provide leadership and supervise the new construction
team, ensure adequate project management coverage for all projects,
balancing PTO and continuous team training. Assigning the bidding &
project management of projects to the best team based on expertise
and workload. Conduct performance reviews.Duties/Responsibilities:
Collaborates with clients, general contractors, construction
managers, design builders, developers, architects, engineers, or
other involved parties; to identify bidding / estimating
opportunities on projects that have the equipment & materials that
RDC provides solutions for. Monitors Bid Invite Portals and manages
Leads / Opportunity List. Oversees Estimates, Proposals, and Bids,
ensuring accuracy and competitiveness. Understand project general
conditions and how they affect RDC. Assigns Bid Operations to the
most suitable Project Management team. Assists in the
Prequalification process for subcontractors and vendors. Reviews
and approves Contracts / POs and Change Orders, ensuring compliance
and accuracy. Acts as a consultant for construction-related issues,
providing expertise and guidance as needed for the new construction
team, the sales team (account & territory reps) and the executive
team. Represents RDC at networking events (trade shows,
conventions, etc.) and membership in construction-related
organizations such as AGC, ABC, ISA, NAIOP, etc. Develop
opportunities to complete Lunch n' Learns, and other marketing
activities to cultivate relationships and promote RDC to owners,
architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers,
design builders, developers, etc. Schedules and coordinates
projects in logical steps, budgeting the time necessary to meet
each deadline. Oversees estimates, proposals & bids and ensures the
project management team is effectively communicating regularly with
clients regarding budget, progress and costs. Ensures adherence to
the budget and makes necessary adjustments in response to
unexpected complications or issues, doing their best to be
proactive versus reactive. Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees,
and directs activities related to the construction. Ensures OSHA
safety standards and guidelines are followed on the job site.
Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions, ensuring
adherence by all parties involved. Collaborates with clients,
supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss
and resolve problems, including work procedures, scheduling,
quality, and construction or design issues. Manages and leads
corrective actions necessary due to any delays, adverse weather
conditions, or emergencies at construction sites. Develops and
maintains good working relationships with a variety of
stakeholders, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors,
tradespersons, and craft workers. Performs other related duties as
assigned and typical for a director of
construction.Requirements:Required Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal
and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office
software (MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) Comprehensive
& in-depth knowledge of contracts, plans, specifications, shop
drawings and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated ability to
maintain flexibility and efficiency in dynamic environments. Strong
decision-making capabilities under pressure and when dealing with
unexpected challenges. Effective multitasking skills while
analyzing and resolving complex problems. In-depth knowledge of
engineering, architectural, and other construction-related drawings
& specifications (civil, structural, architectural, mechanical,
electrical, plumbing, fire protection, etc.). Strong construction
scheduling & sequencing skills. Ability to read & understand
construction schedules created by others, and recommend activity,
duration & logic changes necessary to efficiently & effectively
complete RDC's scope of work. Experience using Salesforce and
ServiceMax is a plus.Education and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree
from an accredited college or university in construction
management, construction science, engineering, architecture or
related field is required.In lieu of this requirement, a minimum of
twenty (20) years of construction project management experience
would be required. The position requires a minimum of ten (10)
years of construction project management experience or fifteen (15)
years progressively responsible construction project management
experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
such as those listed above. Experience leading and running numerous
facets of construction projects simultaneously is desirable.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent is
desirable or willingness to pursue it. OSHA 10-Hour
Certification.Physical Requirements: Must be able to traverse and
inspect all areas of construction jobsites; this may include
walking, climbing ladders & scaffolding, reaching, bending,
crawling, or stretching. Must be able to lift 30 pounds at a time.
Will require occasional travel. Ability to sit for extended periods
while working on a computer. Exposure to typical & customary
construction site dangers. Must be on-call to address
construction-related issues, delays, emergencies, bad weather, and
other issues at the jobsite.PIfcea05a92463-25660-34930097
Keywords: Robert Dietrick Co., Inc., Middletown , Director of Construction, Executive , Indianapolis, Ohio
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