Director of Construction

The Director of Construction is responsible and accountable for overseeing all aspects of construction from proposal solicitation to project completion. This position will ensure all construction activities are in compliance with project scope, budget and schedules.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
❖ Monitor employee's workload and make recommendations for position additions or replacements.

❖ Maintain budgets for projects and ensure the projects stay within budget guidelines.

❖ Direct, mentor and support direct reports through training and feedback.

❖ Review employee progress by setting goals and correcting any disciplinary actions.

❖ Ensure company policies and procedures are enforced and document any performance related activities such as outstanding achievements or disciplinary actions.

❖ Recommend employees for increases, bonuses, and/or terminations.

Position Responsibilities:
❖ Inspect project sites, attend field meetings and inform the Vice President of Construction of any potential issues including safety or legal, that would delay or prevent the project from completion.

❖ Develop or review safety protocols on project sites to ensure the safety of the construction personnel.

❖ Provide technical expertise to clients and personnel regarding construction procedures and safety measures.

❖ Implement construction policies and procedures throughout the department and ensures the department is in compliance.

❖ Partner with clients, contractors, Projects Coordinator and/or Human Resources to resolve any issues with employees in the field.

❖ Participate in project proposal meetings to evaluate the proposal and provide input on resources allocation.

❖ Identify new opportunities by maintaining and enhancing current network of A/E companies and state and local agencies in order to leverage relationships to secure projects.

❖ Promote strong relationships between contractors and clients.

❖ Direct the Projects Coordinator on building project teams to execute work in the most efficient way.

❖ Partner with Marketing Department to gain new proposals by participating in RFP searches, proposal solicitations and compilation.

❖ Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, or other government regulations.

❖ All other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
❖ Extensive knowledge in the Construction Industry working with state and local agencies in New York on projects dealing with construction or rehabilitation of highways/streets, bridges, other structures.

❖ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and the coordination of people and resources.

❖ Expertise of techniques and tools involved in production of as-builts documents.

❖ Strong understanding of government regulations, OSHA regulations and safety procedures

❖ Extremely organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy while handling multiple requests in a growing company environment.

❖ Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**:
Bachelor's degree (B. S., or B.A.) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience on state and local government projects.

**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**:
NY Professional Engineer (P.E.)

**LOCATION**:
Options of Remote, Hybrid or in Office at our Syosset, NY, Princeton, NJ or Newark, NJ locations.

**BENEFITS**:
90% Company contribution towards all Health Insurance Plans, 401K Match, PTO, Bonus Potential, 10 Paid Company Holidays, and much more.

**SALARY RANGE**:
$125,000.00 - $171,000.00 annually