Construction Director

Burns & McDonnell; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Construction Director to lead the Construction Services group in Wisconsin. You will drive strategic initiatives, shape client strategy, and oversee project management, budgeting, and staff performance.

The role requires executive leadership, strong client development, and a proven track record in delivering profitable projects. You will mentor teams, enforce QA/QC, and ensure safety and compliance across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 13 years consulting experience preferred in construction/project management.
• Proven expert in client and business development.
• Expert experience in managing projects: proposal development, contract negotiations, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Track record of achieving budget, savings, or profit goals on projects.
• Ability to influence and lead teams effectively.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Construction department; direct and coordinate staff for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee business development efforts and vet prospective clients/projects.
• Develop and implement department tools/ workflows for design, specs, and project execution.
• Manage budget and expenditures; achieve financial targets.
• Present monthly sales and revenue forecasts to leadership.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence and safety compliance.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Client development

Business development

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Planning & analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project management tools

Job description

Description

The Construction Director is responsible for the managerial leadership and direction of Construction strategic business initiatives, client strategy and development, and overall business line project management. The Construction Director will lead the department in a dynamic and profitable manner based on the enterprise core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and overall outstanding service.

• Manage the development and execution of overall Construction strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
• Provide direction and oversight of business development efforts in the identification and vetting of prospective clients and projects. Responsible for business development activities aligned 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 workflows to increase efficiency in designs, specification development, and project execution for the department.
• Directly oversee and manage the 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.
• Ensure alignment and support of business line staff development, quality control, and resource coordination.
• Oversee the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Interpret the organization's policies, purposes, and goals for staff.
• Ensure overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Business, or a related field from an accredited program, and 13 years of relevant consulting experience, preferably in the construction industry and/or project management, required.
• Expert experience in client and business development.
• Expert experience in managing projects, including proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination and communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in achieving budget, savings, and/or profit margin goals on completed projects.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• 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 Microsoft Project or equivalent software.

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-WI-Appleton

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 265443

Job Hire Type Experienced

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