Director of Construction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors for specific needs such as painting or plumbing.
• Supervises each Onsite Manager and Project Manager to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.
• Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties.
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with his/her manager concerning budget progress and costs.
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Along with Onsite Manager, develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, and designers.

Position Requirements

• Education and Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering required.
  • Must have an American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) or The American Hospital Association's (AHA) Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of construction management for medical facilities experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
  • Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
  • Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.