Director - Construction

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in North Carolina is seeking an experienced construction manager with over 15 years of expertise, focusing on industrial projects valued between $50K and $50M. The ideal candidate will oversee financial aspects and ensure safety compliance while leading diverse teams. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and familiarity with various project management tools. Candidates should also possess strong leadership and team development skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in diverse construction roles and 8+ years in construction management.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects end-to-end.
• Familiarity with P&IDs and process systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain budget and financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project goals and lead the team to success.
• Oversee construction activities from estimates to contractor bidding.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Safety compliance

Budget oversight

Team development

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

* 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 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. Ability to step into every role on the project as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.* 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.* 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.* Technologically savvy. 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