Alpha Construction Services, LLC
DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Construction Management reports directly to the President of the company. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of Construction Project Management, Superintendent or other like experience in mid to high rise Residential and/or Commercial Construction.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to serve as Director of Construction Management and lead all construction related activities for the company including department management, planning and staffing and to act as the Project Manager for development of designated projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Construction Department 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 project's success
LEADERSHIP
Ability to lead the department by establishing high performance standards in-line with company goals. Ability to “roll-up the sleeves” and Project Manage developments from inception through delivery.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Highly organized
Organizational skills, including project planning and management
Hands-on skills, including ability to manage General Contractors or Sub-Contractors as required
Aptitude for financial analysis
General understanding of real estate practices
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to solve unstructured problems
Understands the value of team approach and effectively uses teamwork to improve results
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Very Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word
Excellent knowledge of the Internet
Excellent research skills and ability to compile data
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Location: New York, NY
Posted: Sept. 16, 2024, 7:16 a.m.
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