Director | Speciality Construction | Traveling

Saint Louis Park, Minnesota Permanent USD150,000 - USD220,000 per year View Job Description
The Director will also be responsible for ensuring project success by actively addressing client needs and holding team members accountable for their roles and responsibilities. Through hands-on leadership, the Director will exemplify core values of Passion, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Integrity, and Ownership Mindset in all interactions with both internal and external partners.
  • Ability to oversee entire division fo billion dollar company
  • Outstanding company culture

About Our Client

Our client is a USA Today Top Workplace and an emerging national leader, headquartered in Minnesota, they;re on a mission to elevate the construction market by developing and operating high quality projects.

Their specialized division focuses on delivering high-quality and timely plumbing and mechanical services to projects, with an initial focus on the Southwest Region and plans to expand as our project portfolio continues to grow.

Job Description

Key responsibilities will include recruiting and staffing project teams, as well as developing and implementing effective policies and procedures. Throughout this process, the Director will collaborate closely with the internal team, benefitting from their support and expertise.

Key Responsibilities Breadown

Oversight of Project Manager - Plumbing, Project Manager - Mechanical and All Team Members

  • Leadership of all Mechanical Team Members across Companies operating regions
  • Work closely with the General Contracting Team in the assignment of project teams to execute new projects
  • Instill the companies core values in each of the project teams



Operations Procedures

  • Build a high-performing Team from the ground up
  • Help develop, and become a "subject matter expert" in companywide Best Practices
  • Maintain profit/loss responsibility for the Company and promote job cost integrity
  • Provide operational accountability
  • Responsible to recognize areas of operational improvements through observation or from direct recommendations from the team
  • Identify necessary changes
  • Engage necessary internal team members
  • Facilitate discussions and develop an agreed upon action plan
  • Implement action plans and monitor required progress
  • Follow up on the progress until actions are consistently being followed
  • Actively participate in company-wide initiatives to further key company goals



Mechanical Internal Team Meetings

  • Ensure that monthly project update meetings are being conducted with the appropriate team members
  • Lead weekly mechanical meetings. Set agendas, document discussions, and lead efforts to accomplish goals that are set
  • Participate and engage in Level 10 meetings and help to develop quarterly Rocks for the department and personnel
  • Lead bi-weekly Operations Workload and Workforce discussion meetings
  • Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching and touch-base meetings with all direct reports
  • Participate in internal Monthly Financial Projection and Project Update meetings with Senior Vice President of Construction, Controller, CFO, CEO, etc.
  • Lead Department Update presentations at Monday Morning Meetings as requested
  • Schedule quarterly communication meetings with entire staff to discuss state of the company



Field / Office Relations

  • Work closely with project management and field teams to promote/facilitate positive working relationships
  • Work closely with Safety, Quality Control, General Superintendent, Project Executives, and Project Managers for their support of both field and office teams



Schedule and Workload

  • 'Boots on the Ground' oversight across all operating regions (expected travel is 80%)
  • Work closely with Project Executives and General Superintendent to track project assignments
  • Work to determine staffing needs based on project forecast
  • Coordinate recruitment efforts with Human Resources to solicit appropriate candidates.
  • Coordinate involvement of team in interviews and hiring decisions
  • Coordinate with Human Resources offer letters to be sent to selected candidates
  • Evaluate and recommend optimum number of team members necessary to accommodate current/expected workloads



Training and Development

  • Identify topics and set agendas for Monthly Operations Meetings
  • Facilitate Training classes by working with the overall team to develop yearly class topics and monitor participation
  • Monitor on-boarding processes for new hires and work on continued development and implementation of this process
  • Establish annual performance goals for each direct report and ensure that goals are established for their direct reports
  • Assist in the establishment, and ensure compliance, of operational team quarterly and annuals goals align with overall company objectives



Budget Management

  • Establish annual budget goals to include G&A expenses as well as margin expectations
  • Provide quarterly updates on status of budget management
  • Provide action and recovery plans for projects out of budget compliance



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

The ideal Director will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to foster a positive and collaborative team environment. They will be passionate about team development and possess strong self-awareness and active listening skills to effectively mentor and coach project teams.

Education:

  • BS Degree in Construction Management or related field preferred



Work Experience:

  • 15 years of project management experience preferred. Priority given to experience in Multi-family Housing Construction.
  • Working knowledge and field experience in Plumbing & HVAC
  • Working knowledge of building codes and ADA laws
  • A demonstrated understanding of multifamily construction means and methods
  • Microsoft Office suite to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook



What's on Offer

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance including HSA
  • Paid Birth & Bonding Leave
  • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Equity Opportunity with Company Match
  • Competitive PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Charitable Match
  • Annual Company Conference
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
Contact
Courtney Remijan
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6629412

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Location
Saint Louis Park
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Courtney Remijan
Job Reference
JN-012025-6629412