Construction Management Director

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Sedgwick Properties Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Construction Management to lead our construction-related activities and manage our construction department. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in construction project management, superintendent, or other related experience in mid to high-rise residential and/or commercial construction.

The Director of Construction Management will be responsible for leading all construction activities, including department management, planning, and staffing. They will also act as the Project Manager for the development of designated projects.

Key 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

The 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. is required. 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 every day in helping us continue to grow.

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