Director of Construction

Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc.; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability programs

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking a Director of Construction to lead site development and regional construction teams. You will shape construction strategy, drive execution, and meet business goals while coordinating with operations, development, design, and finance.

The role demands directing projects from design through completion, managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and safety compliance. Travel between communities is expected to provide onsite support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent amount of experience.
• Five years of progressive experience in commercial construction supervision/project management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, schematics, documents, and specifications.
• Knowledge of building codes and OSHA requirements and regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Builds, leads, develops, and monitors teams at designated sites.
• Promotes and inspects for quality assurance.
• Travels between locations to provide onsite support and assist communities in emergencies.
• Manages the design development of all assigned construction projects.
• Generates bid packages, bids construction projects, and negotiates contracts with outside vendors.
• Plans, schedules, organizes, directs, and controls construction projects from start to finish per schedule, specs, and budget.
• Responsible for budget planning and long-range strategic planning.
• Supervises general construction contractors and sub-contractors.
• Supervises architects, engineers, and designers.
• Ensures all job site activities comply with safety policies and OSHA/EPA requirements.

Skills

Blueprints & specs

Building codes knowledge

OSHA compliance

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Director of Construction.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and directing all aspects of site development and regional construction teams. Works closely with leadership to define construction strategy, drive execution, and deliver results and business goals. Builds and grows overall construction operation, team, and culture. This position will work closely with all areas, including construction operations, development, design, and finance.

Responsibilities include:

• Builds, leads, develops, and monitors teams at designated sites.
• Promotes and inspects for quality assurance.
• Travels between locations to provide onsite support and assist communities in the event of emergency situations.
• Manages the design development of all assigned construction projects.
• Generates bid packages, competitively bids construction projects, and negotiates contracts for construction with outside vendors.
• Plans, schedules, organizes, directs, and controls construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
• Responsible for budget planning and long-range strategic planning.
• Supervises general construction contractors and sub-contractors.
• Supervises architects, engineers, and designers.
• Ensures all job site activities comply with company safety policies and procedures, as well as with OSHA/EPA requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent amount of experience
• Five years of progressive experience in commercial construction supervision/project management
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, schematics, documents, and specifications
• Knowledge of building codes and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and regulations
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

This position requires compliance with Florida's Care Provider Background Screening process. Please see the Clearinghouse screening information here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Pay Range

$113,516.00 - $141,472.00 / year. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.