Construction Director, Facilities Strategy & Growth

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, GA seeks a Construction Director to lead the Construction/Design-Build organization, drive strategic initiatives, and manage client development and large teams. The role prioritizes safety, quality, and profitability in alignment with company values.

Travel up to 50% is required and PE-license is preferred. The candidate will oversee budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and performance reporting, ensuring alignment with regional office staff development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction, engineering, business or related field.
• 13 years of relevant consulting experience preferred in construction or PM.
• Expert client and business development experience.
• Experience managing projects including budgeting and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Construction strategic initiatives and client strategy.
• Direct and coordinate department staffing and budgets.
• Oversee development of tools and workflows for design and project execution.
• Manage construction business development efforts.
• Present monthly financial information and revenue forecasts.
• Ensure safety, quality control and compliance.

Skills

Client development

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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: 264548

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