Description



The Construction Director is responsible for the managerial leadership and direction of Construction/Design-Build strategic business initiatives, client strategy and development and large team project management. The Construction Director will lead the department in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Manage development and execution of overall Construction strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.


• Provide direction and oversight of business development efforts in identification and vetting of prospective clients and projects. Responsible for business development activities aligning with business goals.


• Provide leadership to the Construction team; direct and coordinate the Department ensuring efficient and cost effective utilization of staff.


• Manage Construction business development efforts.


• Oversee the development of department tools and work flows to increase efficiency in designs, specification development, and project execution for Department.


• Direct oversight and management of Construction budget and expenditure of funds.


• Achieve stated targets and standards for Construction financial performance.


• Provide industry expertise with respect to the competition.


• Present monthly financial information to leadership including sales and revenue forecasts.


• Approve strategies for cross-selling engineering services across the organization.


• Responsible for ensuring alignment and support of Regional Office staff development, quality control and resource coordination.


• Recruits, hires, develops, and retains outstanding employee-owners.


• Responsible for conducting performance evaluation for selected department or direct reports.


• Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to Department Managers.


• Adheres and responsible for Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program.


• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.


• Responsible for maintaining compliance with equal employment opportunity initiatives.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 13 years relevant consulting experience required, preferably in the construction industry and/or project management.


• Expert experience in client and business development.


• Expert experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.


• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.


• Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.


• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.


• Excellent planning and analytical skills.


• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.


• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.


• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.



EEO/Disabled/Veterans




Job Construction Services




Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta




Schedule: Full-time




Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time




Req ID: 264547




Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #CDB N/A