Project Director – Construction

Job title: Project Director – Construction

Job description: The Project Director actively oversees the pre-development design, pre-construction, construction, and warranty phases of all construction projects. The Project Director leads by example by living by the company’s core values of Passion, Quality, and Integrity. This position will also be responsible for championing the current Mission and ensuring the Vision of “Creating Iconic Spaces that Enhance How People Live” is embodied in all projects being proposed, constructed, and serviced to our customers. In addition, this position will play a vital role in ensuring strong communication is maintained with all other departments including Development, Finance/Accounting, Nvision Properties, Sales, and Marketing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Pre-Construction:

• Recommend, research, implement ideas for the improvement of construction operations that are consistent with the company’s strategic objectives.
• All communications with clients will be thorough, complete, and of the highest professional caliber.
• Attend regular construction meetings, training courses and corporate functions with a positive constructive attitude.
• Perform construction reviews to ensure accurate construction drawings, construction quality, associated building permits, completion, post-mortem discussions and follow-up, warranty issues and obligations.
• Create relationships with clients prior to and throughout construction.
• Attend specific courses as required i.e.: Green Build, Safety, Self-Improvement Programs, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of local building codes, zoning, and safety regulations.
• Interpret building code revisions.
• Assist the Pre-Construction Manager by reviewing sites, developing site profiles, logistic plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Make design suggestions with freedom, this is what makes Abstract so unique. Make constructability and design suggestions to enhance profitability.

• Ensure designs meet quality standards and achieve client goals.

Procurement

• Develop, implement, and manage Document Control Standard Operating Procedures
• Develop, implement, and monitor a Purchasing Control System
• Review all relationships with tradespeople and vendors and make appropriate adjustments.
• Oversee cost reduction programs through competitive bidding, contract negotiations, improved quantity take-offs, improved field control, and value engineering.
• Generate feedback with regards to all suppliers and subcontractors
• Review competitive tenders and bids with construction department.

Construction Management

• Develop and implement a management strategy that will ensure the development and support of a quality staff that is well trained, well equipped, and motivated to achieve the company’s Strategic Objective.
• Maintain proficiency and educate the Construction staff in new products and techniques related to the construction industry.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a Change Order procedure, and Product Selection’s procedures.
• Oversee the work of all managers, coordinators, and superintendents to assure compliance with company construction standards, and work with managers and superintendents to improve performance of tradespeople and vendors.
• Ensure all Construction staff maintain appropriate manuals.
• Establish standards for quality and timeliness.
• Monitor timely construction of all projects to enhance efficiency of contract flow from sales to closing.
• Schedule and preside over the weekly job review meetings for each project to properly monitor all phases of construction.
• Develop and implement the staged walk-through system and the necessary follow-up to make the program successful.
• Review schedules regularly with Site Superintendents and construction department.
• Develop, implement, and manage a construction schedule guideline for all projects to follow.
• Develop, implement, and manage a program to eliminate warranty issues and establish warranty guidelines and budgets.
• Maintain regular correspondence with construction department and site superintendents.
• Involve vested parties at critical times as per schedule with reasonable notice.
• Be accountable and make others accountable for what they have agreed to.
• Treat Abstract employees, customers and vendors with respect and expect the same.
• Motivate subcontractors and others to top performance.
• Participate in post-construction analysis of each project after all costs are recorded.
• Deliver results whist working in a fast-paced team focused organization.
• Strong financial background with strong negotiating skills.
• Assist the Pre-Construction Manager with construction operations and vendor relations. Represent Abstract and customers as if it were your own company.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong strategic/critical thinking, research, and analysis skills.
• Effectively represent firm in local civic, political, and industry activities, and generate positive public relations opportunities.

Leadership / Construction Operations

• Lead a team of dedicated professionals (internal & external) to successfully deliver mixed-use development projects.
• Ensure all operating procedures for the Construction Department are being adhered to, maintained, and updated as needed.
• All processed/procedures are developed to allow the company to grow and scale effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of local real estate market and identify trends, both positive and negative, that may affect our business/industry.
• Maintain strong working relationships with all other departments/teams within the company including development, sales, marketing, financing/accounting, and property management.
• Complete regular check-ins with all Project Mangers to help facilitate forward progression is being made regarding goals and objectives established in the Annual Employee Review process.
• Model the highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior.
• Strong ability to build interpersonal relationships.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES:

Experience

• Minimum fifteen to twenty (15-20) years’ working experience in construction management.

Education/Knowledge

• Minimum high school diploma; post-secondary education in a related field preferred

• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process for multi-family homes
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality, and safety standards

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