Director of Construction

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate is seeking a Director of Construction for their Atlanta office. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of construction management experience, focusing on design-build projects. Responsibilities include client relationship management, contract negotiation, and team leadership. This role offers a collaborative work environment and the opportunity to contribute to significant projects.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parenting Benefits

Long-term Disability

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years successful project management experience.
• At least 5 years handling contract values from $10 to $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Develop contacts and build relationships with potential clients.
• Achieves high levels of quality, design, and profitability on projects.
• Assesses and promotes professional development for direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Education

Four-year college degree in construction management

Job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Director of Construction to join our team in Atlanta!

Do you bring at least 10 years of successful construction management experience in a design-build environment?

Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative work space?

Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach?

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today!

Some things you can expect to do:

• Develops contacts and quickly builds relationships with potential clients

• Play a key role in relationship building and management of customers

• Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers

• Effectively negotiates business and legal provisions of construction contracts

• Consistently achieves customer satisfaction goals and raving fans

• Consistently achieves high levels of quality, design and profitability on projects assigned to the team

• Achieves team financial goals

• Assures that the team's accounts receivable are managed effectively and collected promptly

• Assures that team warranty issues are resolved promptly and effectively

• Assures that general team administrative responsibilities are carried out promptly, correctly

• Assesses and promotes professional development for direct reports

• Implements, and holds team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives

• Makes effective and convincing formal sales presentations

• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing

• Delegates appropriate type and amount of work to others in order to leverage personal effectiveness

• Effectively prioritizes and balances big picture and immediate responsibilities

• Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others

• Ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels

• Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans

• Ability to recognize, select and hire top talent at the appropriate time

• Effectively negotiates the business and legal provisions of construction contracts

• Resolves issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution

• Displays natural leadership skills and qualities to guide a team of up to two Team Leaders, eight Project Managers and three Project Assistants

You will really stand out if you:

• Four-year college degree in construction management or construction engineering

• Minimum 10 years successful project management with at least 5 years handling contract values from $10 to $100 million+

• Proven ability to manage PM teams successfully and profitably

Eligbility:

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Retirement and Savings Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Parenting Benefits

• Long-term Disability

• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds

• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.