Director of Construction and Project Management

The Suddath Companies; Jacksonville (FL); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive wages and benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees

Biweekly pay for salaried employees

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

The Suddath Companies is seeking an experienced Director of Construction & Project Management to lead planning, design, construction, and delivery of industrial and commercial real estate projects across multiple markets. This senior role collaborates with the VP of Real Estate and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring strong site development, budgeting, scheduling, and team leadership skills, with industrial development experience and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Real Estate Development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction/development projects.
• 7+ years of industrial real estate development experience preferred.
• Experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or flex-industrial projects preferred.
• PMP, CCM, LEED or other relevant certifications is preferred.
• Travel: Less than 30% required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and risk mitigation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee project planning and development from due diligence to occupancy.
• Coordinate due diligence activities (environmental studies, surveys, geotechnical investigations, and utility evaluations).
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and budget forecasts.
• Manage bidding with General Contractors and review construction plans for scope satisfaction.
• Direct architects, engineers, and consultants through planning and design processes.
• Coordinate utility and infrastructure requirements with applicable agencies.
• Monitor safety, quality, and budget performance during construction.
• Coordinate inspections, punch-list completion, and occupancy approvals; transfer to property management.

Conocimientos

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development

Herramientas

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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
• Transfer 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
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibilities.
• Other Duties & Responsibilities: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction/development projects
• 7+ years of industrial real estate development experience is preferred
• Experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or flex-industrial projects is preferred
• Travel: Less than 30% required
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Computer Operations: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Planning/Organization: Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: PMP, CCM, LEED, or other relevant certifications is preferred
• Working Conditions: Cubicle working environment Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Physical/Environmental Demands: Activity: Stand - Under 1/3 Time Walk - Under 1/3 Time Sit – Over 2/3 Time Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 Time Climb or balance – None Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 Time Talk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 Time Taste or smell – 1/3 Time Other Physical Activity Level: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials
• Special Vision Requirements: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Company Information

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services. The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Suddath Companies moves people and businesses together with our group of privately‑owned companies and family of brands, including Perdue and Phase Integration. Our mission is to serve our customers, communities and each other with the highest level of care, making lives easier by delivering in the moments that matter. Since our inception more than 100 years ago, our values are: Trust We foster an environment of trust through our integrity, dependability and accountability. We fulfill our promises to each other and our customers. Innovation We look for ways to continuously improve our customer and employee experience by challenging the status quo, taking smart risks and learning from mistakes. Teamwork We collaborate through common goals as one team, welcoming the diversity of ideas, encouraging and supporting one another and celebrating contributions. Caring We show empathy in all that we do, operating with compassion and understanding. We promote a safe and healthy work environment. Agility We overcome challenges by being nimble and resilient, quickly accepting, driving and adapting to change. The Suddath Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER VETERANS/DISABLED