Director of Construction Operations

CBRE Government & Defense; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Well-being programs

Financial planning

Short-term incentives

Job summary

CBRE Government & Defense is seeking a Construction Operations Director to provide senior-level insights on progress in the General Contracting Business Unit, delivering construction services to the Federal Government at military installations worldwide.

The role focuses on process and performance assessment, supports the Vice President’s strategy, and oversees risk management, bonding, and project health through monthly reviews, site visits, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management required
• 8 years working in Construction Operations required
• Microsoft Certification preferred
• Ability to be a team builder and leader
• Advanced knowledge of construction operations
• Advanced skills of processes and data analytics
• Travel required 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President with the implementation of his vision and achievement of Business Unit-level goals and objectives.
• Provide oversight to the Vice President on all aspects of project execution and project health via Chair Monthly Program Reviews, Conducting site and office visits and overseeing the Risk Management program.
• Management of the Business Unit’s bonding and builders risk insurance program.
• Coordinate the efforts of the Business Unit staff via Bid and Proposal Reviews and Go/No-Go meetings regarding safety, and finance.
• Participates in strategic planning and the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Construction operations

Data analytics

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Certification

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $165,000 USD to $200,000 USD
  

Description

General Summary

The Construction Operations director is providing to senior-level management insights on progress in General Contracting Business Unit providing construction services to the Federal Government at military installations around the world across six regional areas. With a focus on process and performance assessment across all functions of the Business Unit, this position is critical to the implementation and oversight of the Vice President’s strategy and vision, and the successful achievement of both best practices and the Business Unit’s annual operating plan goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President with the implementation of his vision and achievement of Business Unit-level goals and objectives.
• Provide oversight to the Vice President on all aspects of project execution and project health via Chair Monthly Program Reviews, Conducting site and office visits and overseeing the Risk Management program.
• Management of the Business Unit’s bonding and builders risk insurance program.
• Coordinate the efforts of the Business Unit staff via Bid and Proposal Reviews and Go/No-Go meetings regarding safety, and finance.
• Participates in strategic planning and the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineeringor Construction Management required
• 8 years working in Construction Operations required
• Microsoft Certification preferred
• Ability to be a team builder and leader
• Advanced knowledge of construction operations
• Advanced skills of processes and data analytics
• Travel required 10% of the time

J&J Worldwide Services CBRE Government and Defense Business is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. Salary range : $165,000 USD - $200,000 per year. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We Maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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