Director of Construction

Renew Cannabis Co.; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Renew Cannabis Co. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Director of Construction to lead all retail construction activities supporting the company's capital improvement and development goals.

This role will oversee large-scale projects, define project scope, budget, schedule, and vendor selection, and manage contracts to ensure safety, quality, and design standards across all stores. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of construction management experience, regular site travel, and a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or project management preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in construction management, real estate development, or construction project management.
• Willingness to travel to project sites regularly.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, scheduling processes, and PM tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate planning, progress tracking, and vendor relationships.
• Proven integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Solid budgeting, cost control, and quality standards knowledge.
• Working knowledge of building codes and labor laws.

Aufgaben

• Lead, supervise and evaluate contractors and consultants to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee all project phases from planning through substantial completion and closeout.
• Manage development and review of budgets, drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract provisions.
• Review proposals for accuracy and align with project goals; negotiate with contractors and partners.
• Monitor progress using scheduling tools and evaluate contractor selections.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Prepare reports, schedules, and budget data; maintain program databases.
• Maintain accountability for performance, including budget adherence and schedule management.

Kenntnisse

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or project management

Tools

Project scheduling software

Jobbeschreibung

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Construction is responsible for leading, managing, and executing all retail construction activities that support the company’s capital improvement and development goals. This role oversees large-scale construction projects, ensures high-quality delivery, and partners closely with internal planning teams to define project scope, design, budget, schedule, and vendor selection. The Director will manage all project phases, oversee professional services and construction contracts, and ensure that all retail stores meet operational, safety, and design standards.

JOB DUTIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead, supervise and evaluate contractors and professional consultants to ensure the successful planning and execution of renovation and construction projects.
• Oversee all phases of project management – from planning and design through substantial completion, occupancy, closeout, and post-project review.
• Manage the development and review of planning documents, budgets, drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract provisions.
• Review and analyze proposals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals represent the company in negotiations with contractors and partners.
• Monitor construction progress using scheduling tools and oversee the evaluation and selection of potential contractors.
• Review and interpret building codes and other regulatory requirements relating to project work.
• Prepare or provide guidance on the preparation of complex and/or controversial contract modifications and claims. Compile and analyze material pertaining to changes and claims.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of various reports, graphs, charts, critical path method schedules, and project forms. Monitor data input regarding schedules, budgets, encumbrances, and expenses in program management databases and spreadsheets.
• Maintain accountability for project performance, including budget adherence, schedule management, and project health across all retail projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or project management preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in construction management, real estate development, or construction project management role
• Availability for regular travel to project sites as needed.
• A strong understanding of construction estimating, scheduling processes, and related project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate efforts across teams, including planning, task assignment, progress tracking, technical guidance and feedback.
• Ability to evaluate project needs and make decisions aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of construction budgeting, cost control, and quality standards.
• Working knowledge of relevant federal, state, local building codes, regulations, and labor laws.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to develop and implement operational best practices.
• Strong judgment ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, or reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects.
• Employee is regularly required to sit and communicate effectively, whether by talking or hearing.
• Employee may frequently be required to lift up to 10 pounds.