Director of Construction and Project Management

suddath; Jacksonville (FL); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Suddath Company is seeking an experienced Director of Construction & Project Management to lead the planning, design, construction, and successful delivery of a growing industrial and commercial real estate portfolio. You will coordinate with the VP of Real Estate and oversee multi-market projects from entitlement through occupancy.

The role requires strong expertise in industrial site development, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination with consultants, contractors, and

Competenze

• Strong experience in industrial construction, site development, construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex, multi-market projects.

Mansioni

• Coordinate due diligence activities and development planning.
• Direct architects, engineers and consultants through planning and design processes.
• Manage general contractors and construction teams during project execution; monitor progress and budget.

Conoscenze

Industrial construction experience

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Strumenti

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

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Why Choose Suddath to "Move" your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.
• Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

Company

We are a growth-oriented commercial real estate development firm specializing in industrial, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, and business park developments. Our team is focused on creating high-quality industrial assets through strategic acquisitions, innovative development solutions, and disciplined execution.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Construction & Project Management to work hand in hand with the VP of Real Estate to manage the planning, design, construction, and successful delivery of a growing portfolio of industrial and commercial real estate development projects across multiple markets.

General position summary

The Director of Construction & Project Management is responsible for managing commercial and industrial real estate construction projects from initial entitlement and design through construction completion and occupancy. This position serves as the primary point of coordination among consultants, contractors, municipalities, utility providers, tenants, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in industrial construction, site development, construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project Planning & Development

• Coordinate due diligence activities, including environmental studies, surveys, geotechnical investigations, and utility evaluations
• Assist in project feasibility reviews and development planning
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities
• Manages the bidding process with General Contractors
• Reviews all construction plans to ensure project scope is satisfied

Design & Entitlements

• Direct architects, engineers, and consultants through planning and design processes
• Review design documents for constructability, budget compliance, and project objectives
• Coordinate utility and infrastructure requirements with applicable agencies

Construction Management

• Manage general contractors and construction teams during project execution
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings
• Monitor project schedules, quality, safety, and budget performance
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor payment requests
• Resolve project issues and implement corrective actions as necessary

Financial Management

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts
• Monitor expenditures and identify potential budget risks
• Review invoices and approve project-related expenses
• Negotiate and evaluate change orders and contract modifications

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison with consultants, contractors, municipalities, tenants, utility providers, and ownership
• Provide regular updates regarding project progress, risks, budget status, and milestone achievements
• Facilitate communication among all project participants to ensure alignment

Project Closeout

• Coordinate inspections, punch-list completion, and occupancy approvals
• Ensure all permits, warranties, as-built drawings, and close-out documentation are obtained
• Transition completed projects to property management and operations teams

Specific Job Skills

• Strong understanding of industrial site development, permitting, construction processes and construction administration
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, vendors and consultant teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar project management platforms is preferred
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate teams
• Ability to negotiate contracts, manage budget and cost control
• Excellent attention to detail, sense of urgency, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills