Director of Construction - Tinley Park, IL

apartmentMichael Page placeTinley Park calendar_month10/24/24

About Our Client

I am working with an established retail national general contractor who is looking to build out their leadership team. My client has a proven track record for excellent project delivery across the commercial and retail sectors. They work on projects across the United States but are headquartered in the Chicagoland area.
This General Contractor prioritizes their relationships with their clients which has lead to over 80% of their business being repeat work. With their growing pipeline, they are looking for a qualified Director of Construction with extensive experience managing a team of project managers and retail construction projects.

They are known for their high retention, which they attribute to an employee-centric culture, excellent health-care benefits, and high profile clientele.

Job Description

Oversee preconstruction activities, including acquiring cost estimates, reviewing project information reports, conducting risk/reward analyses, and ensuring overall project success.
Supervise team members, ensuring they meet their responsibilities and performance expectations. Delegate tasks and provide constructive feedback to support their ongoing growth.
Lead the evaluation process for new General Contractors and Architects.
Excel in delivering top-notch construction services, exceeding production and quality targets. When expectations are unclear, provide clear guidance and definition.
Establish and enforce project management practices that facilitate exceptional execution.
Stay updated on changes in construction processes, standard operating procedures, and best practices, and implement them effectively.
Proactively seek opportunities to enhance business operations through evolutionary changes in methods and processes, taking the lead in implementing these improvements.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or Architecture, or equivalent professional experience
Mandatory: A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction
Retail Construction experience is required
Prior experience in team leadership and supervision is required
Proficient in handling all technical and managerial aspects involved in managing design and executing construction for significant capital building projects.
Skilled in various areas, including risk management, cost estimation, project scheduling, budgeting, field management, financial reporting, client relationship management, and safety and insurance practices.
Experience with preconstruction and estimating is required
Ability to wear multiple hats
Able to travel occasionally to job sites
Strong organization skills

What's on Offer

A competitive base salary between $160,000-$200,000 (Depending on Experience level with a general contractor)
Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based
100% healthcare coverage for you AND your family
Gas card
Company profit sharing
Robust career advancement opportunity
Strong training programs
10 PTO Days
Company wide events
Company phone and laptop provided
DE&I Initiative

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