Director of Construction

8 hours ago


Reading, Pennsylvania, United States PENN Entertainment, Inc. Full time

WE'RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.:

We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You'll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You'll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.:

The Director of Construction for the Iowa region is responsible for the development and implementation of Capital Projects (New, Remodel and R&M) from Concept Stage through construction completion and operational turnover. The Director is involved with the overall project as it relates to design management and coordination, schedule, budget, contracting, assessment & coordination of operational needs, maintaining design intent, and the day-to-day management and on-site coordination of Capital Projects. Also partners with the VP of Design & Construction, Departmental Project Leaders and Strategic Sourcing Department as related to construction FF&E purchasing, property operations and other relative positions to ensure projects remain on budget and on schedule. The position reports to the VP of Design and Construction and will focus on our existing and any new locations in the Iowa market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate design process with outside design professionals and consultants.
  • Monitors progress and coordinates all disciplines relative to functional and operational needs from Concept Design through Construction Documents.
  • Prepares and administers Requests for Proposal relative to design procurement and construction related scopes of work.
  • Develops Total Project Budgets and Scope Documentation.
  • Assists with the preparation and submission of Capital Budget Requests (CBR's) to assure accuracy with Project funding requests and approvals.
  • Prepares and maintains Project Controls throughout the life of the Project.
  • Utilize web-based project management system (Procore) for managing Project Budgets, Commitments, Construction Documents and Closeout Requirements.
  • Works closely with internal Capital Accounting and Legal Departments to ensure processes are followed relative to internal controls.
  • Provide Project oversight and review with site managers and subcontractors to ensure standards of building performance, quality, and schedules are met and safety is maintained.
  • Review and approval of contractor payment applications by valuation of completed works.
  • Review Change Order requests by contractor and or design professionals.
  • Work with Design Team and local Jurisdictions Having Authority to ensure that building codes, regulations, laws, and standards are met.
  • Coordinate with Operations regarding requirements of ongoing construction projects.
  • Prepare project reports as necessary to ensure the stake holders are informed of project status.
  • Develop project schedules using scheduling programs.
  • Develop and maintain project budget and provide information in a timely manner for reporting.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters
  • Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management.
  • Communicate effectively with contractors, outside contacts, and all levels of Team Members.
  • Ability to travel frequently to construction site via airplane or other transportation.

BRING US YOUR BEST.:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, 7+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Must have hands-on experience managing construction projects.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects with understanding of overall concept of projects.
  • Effective negotiation and decision-making skills
  • Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office Products and familiarity with AutoCAD helpful.
  • Review and comprehend contracts, change orders, requisitions, purchase orders, drawings, specifications, budgets, plans, and other necessary reports and documentation.
  • Thorough knowledge of and experience in construction business management.
  • Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responsible for multiple concurrent projects through various phases of each.
  • Ability to obtain Gaming License(s) as may be required for work at various properties.
  • Must have strong problem solving, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Must have excellent project and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Must have the ability to drive results and be proactive when working on tasks.
  • Must have ability to think critically and creatively.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job will have supervisory responsibilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

unrestricted second hand tobacco smoke.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.:

We've grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via ESPN BET and theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

We're changing entertainment. Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY: Starting at $100,000 annually based on experience


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