Director of Construction

About the role

In this role, you will oversee teams of 2 to 20 individuals with customer accounts ranging from 10M to 250M+ while managing Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Teams to build top talent and achieve highest customer satisfaction.

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.
• Assess and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports.
• Onboard and mentor direct reports towards best career path through mentorship and coaching.
• Implement, and hold team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives.
• Develop contacts and quickly build relationships with potential clients.
• Play a key role in relationship building and management of customers.
• Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers.
• Effectively negotiates 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.
• Coordinate with market sector leads to balance 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

• Verification of employment to work in the U.S.
• At least 10 years successful industry experience.
• At least 5 years handling accounts from $10 to $250 million+.
• Bachelor's degree in an industry-related field.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and balance big picture & immediate responsibilities.
• Listen effectively and value the opinions of others & acknowledge contributions of others.
• Train, manage, and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans.
• Recognize, select, and hire top talent at the appropriate time.
• Develop talent to all levels within construction operations.
• Solid understanding of the local construction market.
• Ability to effectively negotiate construction contracts to Ryan’s best business and legal interest.
• Proven ability to manage team successfully & profitably and lead & develop people.
• Resolving issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution.

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
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)