Director - Construction

BW Design Group

Oak Brook (IL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development resources

Mentorship programs

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Director of Construction in Oak Brook, Illinois. This role involves overseeing regional construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing the project lifecycle from start to finish. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in construction, with a focus on industrial projects and team leadership. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a rapidly growing firm that values professional development.

Qualifications

15+ years in diverse construction roles including 8+ years in construction management.
Proven ability to lead large-scale industrial construction projects.
Experience in Food, Beverage, or Life Science sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

Steer projects from initial client meetings to final closeouts.
Ensure adherence to budget, safety norms, and quality standards.
Mentor and develop the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Construction Expertise

Client Relations

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

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Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

What You’ll Do

As Director – Construction you’ll be at the forefront of regional construction engagements, steering your team from initial client meetings to final closeouts for our clients within the Food, Beverage, Life Science, Home and Personal Care Markets. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that each project reflects our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, budget adherence, timing precision, quality standards, and safety norms. By embodying the essence of Design Group's vision and values, you will be instrumental in leveraging the full potential of our team, fostering an environment ripe for growth and professional excellence.

Strategic Leadership & Client Relations & Business Development

Project Visionary: Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives.
Risk and Contract Savvy: Lead in risk assessment, contract negotiations, and making critical fee and pricing decisions.
Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, symbolizing the face of excellence in project performance.
Identify new opportunities and actively participate in the development of proposals that accurately and concisely define the scope of work, which achieves the clients’ objectives and support group decisions.

Project Management & Operational Excellence

Budget and Financial Oversight: Maintain a hawk‑eye view on budget and financial aspects, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
Construction & Design‑Build Champion: Take charge in Construction & Design/Build initiatives, with key responsibilities in estimating and proposal crafting.
Scope and Schedule Creator and Guardian: Ensure that estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.

Team Leadership & Development

Team Captain: Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading your team to success.
Mentor, Develop, and Train: Cultivate the talents of your team, guiding them towards achieving personal and professional milestones.
Willingness to lead by example in all team roles, fostering unity and collaboration of the project team and ability to step into every role on the project as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.

Technical Proficiency & Quality Assurance & Safety focus

Construction Expertise: Oversee the entire spectrum of construction activities, from initial estimates to contractor bidding processes for industrial facilities & structures (Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging, & Distributions Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects, etc.).
Quality and Compliance: Ensure that every aspect of the project aligns with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor jobsite safety.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Industry Knowledge

Seasoned Expert: Bring a wealth of 15+ years in diverse construction roles and 8+ years in construction management and leading teams.
Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end-to-end.
Construction & Design Build Acumen: Show your prowess in Construction and A&E design build projects, with a keen eye for industrial structures. Food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sector experience preferred.
Excellent leadership and team development skills.
Proven track record of managing industrial projects valued between $50K and $50M.
Familiarity with process systems and proficiency in reading P&IDs.
Safety-focused. Experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring jobsite safety programs.
Technologically savvy. Should be adept and quick to learn project management software, scheduling programs, building information systems, etc.
Travel as needed for client meetings, AHJ meetings, internal meetings, site visits to review project progress and status.

Technical Skills

Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit.
Strong grasp of prime contract requirements including creation of estimates, schedules, scopes, budgets.
OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.
Construction project management certification (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field (preferred).
Contractor Qualifier License(s) or a willingness to obtain licensure in numerous states.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Construction Director, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you’re on the path to becoming a Construction Director but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

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