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Director of Construction Management

5 months ago

Chicago, United States Sedgwick Properties Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Alpha Construction Services, LLC

DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Construction Management reports directly to the President of the company. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of Construction

Project Management, Superintendent or other like experience in mid to high rise Residential and/or Commercial Construction.

The primary responsibilities of this position are to serve as Director of Construction Management and lead all construction related activities for the company including department management, planning and staffing and to act as the Project Manager for development of designated projects.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Construction Department Responsibilities:

  • Lead all construction activities for the company
  • Business unit planning, staffing and management
  • Evaluate development opportunities and viability of in-house general contracting
  • Create an in-house vs. third party evaluation model
  • Develop a Performance Standard model and policies for department and employees
  • Design, implement and manage best practice construction process models
  • General Contractor management
  • Design and implement a pre-construction systems analysis process to determine the best construction value options
  • Feasibility and site construction due diligence
  • Pre-development estimating on new development opportunities
  • Pre-construction estimating during due diligence for bridge loan/construction financing
  • GMAX construction contract: cost estimating, sub-contractor contractor scope, RFP, contract and awarding of contract(s)/management
  • Management of related party self-performed Carpentry Group
  • Training of business unit staff and monitoring their development
  • Perform semi-annual performance evaluations of business unit staff as required
  • Other duties as may be assigned

 

Project Management Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, implement and manage the master project schedule
  • Support in the creation of and manage project budgets
  • Maintain and control accountability for project budget
  • Control project scope and manage change orders
  • Coordinate with Architect the process for obtaining necessary permits
  • Supervise superintendents and monitor field construction (including quality control and safety program).
  • Supervise and be responsible for all work delegated to Assistant Project Managers and Coordinators
  • Plan, direct coordinate, and monitor all development activities, requirements, and people to ensure a quality, profitable, and timely completion of assigned projects.
  • Hire and Manage all facets of the development process including multi-disciplined teams of internal and external team members that may include:
  • General Contractor
  • Sub-Contractors
  • Environmental Contractors
  • Surveyors
  • City of Chicago DCAP and Building departments
  • Insurance
  • Title Company
  • Land use advisors
  • Architects
  • Legal advisers
  • Investors
  • Lenders
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Upgrade Specialists
  • Junior project staff
  • Consultants
  • Misc. Third Parties
  • Analysis of Sales and Marketing and construction recommendations for the formulation of an optimal project program.
  • Collaboration of Pre-Construction Services to prepare, review, and monitor data, information, and reports related to all costs and value engineering involved in assigned projects
  • Create a construction schedule and develop an organization and responsibilities matrix at the beginning of each project. Review it with all involved project participants to ensure work is completed on time and within budget
  • Manage project to support the core company values and meet/exceed expectations
  • Establish appropriate relationships and communication tools with suppliers and other key people to ensure all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary
  • Communicate with all suppliers and subcontractors to ensure they understand the performance standards related to predetermined schedules or plans and specifications
  • Determine people, tools, equipment, and materials needed for each project
  • Create and manage weekly internal office project status reports
  • Other responsibilities as may be required to facilitate the projects success.

 

LEADERSHIP

Ability to lead the department by establishing high performance standards in-line with company goals. Ability to “roll-up the sleeves” and Project Manage developments from inception through delivery.

 

PERSONAL SKILLS

  • Highly organized.
  • Organizational skills, including project planning and management
  • Hands-on skills, including ability to manage General Contractors or Sub-Contractors as required.
  • Aptitude for financial analysis.
  • General understanding of real estate practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
  • Ability to solve unstructured problems.
  • Understands the value of team approach and effectively uses teamwork to improve results.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Very Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word
  • Excellent knowledge of the Internet
  • Excellent research skills and ability to compile data
  • In depth understanding of the contracting business

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree or higher with seven years or more of related experience
  • Familiarity with Chicago City and surrounding suburban jurisdictions, codes, permitting process, etc
  • Travel to projects outside of Chicago is possible.

 

Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, medical insurance package, holidays, vacation days, personal days and 401k and profit sharing retirement plans. We are looking for highly motivated people who can bring passion to their work everyday in helping us continue to grow.