Director of Construction - Preconstruction
Company: Continental Properties
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: September 17, 2023
Job Description:
Description
is looking for a Director of Construction to join our team. As a
Director of Construction, you will oversee the successful
preconstruction of all assigned multifamily projects, which are
projects of capital, scope, and complexity. We specialize in rental
housing communities which include workforce housing, market rate
and build to rent. Your primary responsibilities will include
retaining and directing professional consultants and contractors,
develop team members, and lead all preconstruction-related
activities from concept to project ground break while meeting
quality standards. You will report directly to the Vice President
of Construction.
We are embracing a hybrid working environment and you can work both
in the office and remote.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage pre-construction activities to include obtaining cost
estimates, reviewing project information reports, complete
risk/reward analysis, and overall project success
- Manage direct reports; ensure the fulfillment of their
responsibilities and the achievement of expectations; distribute
workloads and delegate tasks; provide feedback to foster the
continued development of team members.
- Lead the vetting process of new General Contractors and
Architects
- Exceed our construction services performance, production and
quality; where production and quality expectations are unclear or
insufficiently defined, provide clarification or
definition.
- Establish and enforce project management practices that promote
world-class execution.
- Stay well-informed of changes in construction processes,
standard operating procedures and best practices and
implementation.
- Look for ways to enhance business by evolutionary change in
means and methods, recognizing opportunities for change and lead
them.
Skills for Success:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Project
Management, Engineering or Architecture or equivalent experience
required, Master's in Business or Real Estate
- 7 years' experience in construction or development related
experience required; prior experience overseeing, and leading teams
required.
- Multifamily or design-build construction experience
- Experience with all technical and managerial aspects of
managing design and delivering construction of major capital
building projects.
- Experience with: risk management, estimating, scheduling,
budgeting/cost control, field management, financial reporting,
client relationship, safety/insurance
What Sets Us Apart:
Continental Properties is a great place to work, as evidenced by
our consecutive Top Workplace awards. Here are some of the reasons
that our team members vote for us as a Top Workplace:
- A company culture that encourages innovation and empowers team
members to act as leaders by providing the opportunities, training,
and tools essential to achieving a successful and meaningful
career
- Industry-leading compensation and benefits package including
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan options, flexible spending
accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement, 401(k) with
company match and company provided life and disability
insurance
- An excellent work environment with potential for long-term
growth in the industry, paid professional memberships and
professional activities (conferences and workshops) and a tuition
and certification reimbursement program
- Paid holidays and lucrative vacation time; half days on Fridays
during designated months
- Participation in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive
program that rewards team members based on the success of the
company as measured against clearly defined goals
- For team members who are interested, informal offsite
gatherings and company sponsored lunches on a monthly
basis
- 6-weeks paid parental leave with family-forming & fertility
benefits (up to 12-weeks for birth mothers)
- On-demand mental health support and an employee assistance
program
- You Belong Here Committee focused on promoting and inclusive
and equitable work environment
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of
race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender,
gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to
be an equal opportunity workplace.
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all
applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are
committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified
individuals with disabilities.
For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our
co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer
criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team
Keywords: Continental Properties, Waukesha , Director of Construction - Preconstruction, Professions , Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
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