Director of Construction

NACC Construction is continuing to expand and we are looking for a Director of Construction to join our team in Ohio. The Director of Construction is primarily responsible for managing field operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The role will require the person hired to be in both Columbus, OH and Fort Wayne, IN regularly so we are open to hire at either location: 25-50% travel is expected.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all phases of utility construction projects from planning through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation

• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and vendors; ensure proper staffing and training.

• Monitor construction activities to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with client specifications.

• Enforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to OSHA and other regulatory and client standards.

• Liaise with clients, utility companies, municipalities, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.

• Maintain accurate records of project progress, costs, change orders, and inspections.

• Identify and resolve issues that may impact timelines, budgets, or safety.

• Ensure all necessary permits are obtained and projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily oversite of estimating.

• Review and establish the scope of work.

• Identify the resources needed for a project.

• Vet sub-contractors to fill in roles on an as needed basis.

• Schedule resource proposals.

• Identify risk and mitigation strategies during preconstruction.

• Discuss strategies, process updates, and opportunities with the Vice President of Operations.

• Requires ongoing coordination, communication and/or team problem solving between departments or functional areas for work production or service quality.

• This position requires regular contact with employees in multiple internal departments and regular contact with client employees.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Must have at least 10 years of experience working in construction or another industry-related field

• Strong knowledge of underground and overhead utility systems.

• Prior experience working with and supporting Nisource is preferred

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites.

SALARY: 200-220K/YR

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with union labor environments.

• Knowledge of environmental and permitting processes

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to network effectively.

• Ability to make decisions without immediate directions or supervision.

• Obtains market knowledge, analytical skills, emotional control and risk management.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel for site visits, meetings, job walks.

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and construction environments.

• May require extended hours and weekend work depending on project demands.

• Incumbents will regularly experience periods of prolonged sitting, standing, walking, travel/drive a vehicle, and lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

About NACC Construction

Campos NACC Construction is a licensed contractor headquartered in Colorado specializing in renewable energy, utility, and oil & gas industry construction. We offer full-service construction capabilities from planning through commissioning. Our experience includes all major construction disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls. We have experience with greenfield and brownfield construction and can also offer operations and maintenance support.

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