Construction Director

At Metro Environmental Services, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Construction to lead our construction business unit. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, setting budgets, identifying areas of improvement, and strategic planning for our construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly operational meetings with staff to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Oversee and direct field personnel through project managers, minimizing direct involvement while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Participate in project buy-out and review estimates created by the estimating department and project managers.
• Coordinate transfer meetings with estimating, office manager, and project managers to ensure seamless project execution.
• Work with the managing member to prioritize projects, monitor work volume, and progress of the construction schedule.
• Review, complete, and execute project contracts in accordance with department requirements.
• Manage a team of project managers to ensure projects meet expected timelines, budgets, and business plans.
• Ensure the construction process starts and ends on time, and daily and weekly deadlines are met.
• Manage day-to-day client interaction and expectations for multiple projects.
• Ensure customer and client satisfaction.
• Validate potential construction leads.
• Manage new and current subcontractor relations and communicate project status effectively.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage departmental budgets for the construction department.
• Provide detailed reports, including breakdowns of project costs and forecasts of remaining costs.
• Assist in the development of construction budgets and forecasts.
• Document data and statistical procedures used in conducting cost analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget to determine standard costs.
• Provide cost analysis and reporting to assist managing members in decision-making or other financial initiatives.
• Meet established production goals and maintain profitability.

Other Responsibilities:

• Review and update weekly job cost reports on the status and progress of jobs, including project costs and potential changes.
• Ensure all jobs are assigned to a project manager and they maintain fiscal control.
• Manage individual team members with focus lists.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit and motivate staff.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews with individuals within the construction department.
• Ensure employee compliance with all company policies.
• Lead all personnel on a strong H&S focus and ensure safety guidelines are followed on all job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.
• 5-10 years of related construction experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures.
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.