Director of Construction

About the role

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Director of Construction to join their team in Austin.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations
• Delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition
• Audit and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports
• Onboard and mentor direct reports towards best career paths through mentorship and coaching
• Implement, and hold team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives
• Resolve issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients
• Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers
• Effectively negotiate business and legal provisions of construction contracts
• Consistently achieve customer satisfaction goals and raving fans
• Consistently promote high levels of quality, design and profitability on projects
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Ryan business model, including development, capital markets, design and engineering, preconstruction, and building services/property management
• Promote innovation within Ryan and act as an ambassador to peers in other regions and divisions
• Cook up workload, responsibility, and integration between sector and region talent
• Align Regional and Divisional priorities with peers to ensure high levels of execution, accountability and consistency

Requirements

• At least 15 years of construction project management experience including 8+ years of Design-Build construction project management experience in a design-build environment
• A bachelor's degree in an industry-related field is required
• Proven ability to manage team successfully & profitably and lead & develop people
• Solid understanding of the local construction market and ability to effectively negotiate construction contracts to Ryan’s best business and legal interest
• Proven ability to resolve issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution
• Relationship building skills with third party clients and vendor partners
• Natural leadership skills and qualities to guide multiple project teams with direct responsibility of project personnel
• Team player who leads by example, displays honesty, integrity, and good judgment while maintaining the highest professional standards at all times

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Construction Project Management
• Design-Build Construction
• Account Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Project Management

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Pay

Competitive Salary

Schedule

Full-time