Bernhard

Construction Director

Bernhard

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $169,983 - $226,600 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Works in collaboration with the Vice Presidents, IS Delivery, and implements the strategic goals of the Senior Vice President, IS Delivery Region.
  • Report directly to the Senior Vice President, IS Delivery Region and enforce consistent company policies and procedures across all field operations.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align field operations with the company's strategic vision and growth objectives.
  • Provide expertise to project teams in planning, resource allocation, and operational strategies to support project delivery and profitability.
  • Champion a culture of safety; ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, ICRA policies, company safety policies, and industry best practices; coordinate with HSE on training and incident reporting.
  • Monitor safety performance metrics and lead initiatives to achieve zero-incident goals across project sites.
  • Review field operations including project execution, scheduling, and resource management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to client specifications.
  • Drive operational efficiency by implementing standardized processes, leveraging technology, and optimizing workflows.
  • Ensure coordination between project managers, superintendents, and subcontractor/vendor field teams to maintain project momentum and quality.
  • Participate in development of IS Delivery Quality Control standards and inspection procedures; establish and maintain quality assurance protocols including inspections, testing, and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors; participate in subcontractor selection, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations.
  • Implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with subcontractor performance.
  • Provide guidance on practical project planning efforts including preconstruction, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Build and lead a high-performing field operations team; mentor and develop field leadership including superintendents and project managers.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for key clients and represent the company in industry events and client meetings.
  • Provide feedback during the Pre-Construction phase related to Delivery strategies and optimal project execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related area.
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in managing large, complex commercial construction projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
  • Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask
  • Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
  • Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
  • Passion for the Company mission
  • Preferred: Experience working for an ENR Top 100 General Contractor or Construction Management firm.
  • Travel Requirements: 50% - 75% of the time will be spent traveling to the job site(s)/office locations.
  • Physical Demands: Adjusting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds.