Director of Construction - General Engineering

General Engineering company specializing in grading, underground wet utilities, flatwork, landscaping, and other sitework scope areas is looking for a Director of Construction who is seeking a long–term opportunity. Project focus areas include homebuilding subdivisions, public works projects and a variety of other clientele in and around the greater SF Bay Area counties.

The Director of Construction position provides overall leadership and direction to all company field employee and projects. The well-rounded candidate will possess skills beneficial for estimating and subsequent contract negotiation as well as addressing budget issues, billing and client satisfaction to ensure the fiscal success of all construction projects.

General Responsibilities

• Utilize industry contacts, relationships, and online bid sources to generate appropriate project leads for estimating.
• Maintain a pipeline of continuous bidding to support appropriate future work and cash flow needs.
• Pre-job planning with management team to review scope of work, manpower needs and schedule. Set appropriate timelines and assign staff to handle the scope and complexity of the project.
• Oversight of projects at a high level from beginning to end including budget, costs, general performance and overall progress.
• Be the pre-construction lead to provide insight from estimating to construction team. Review and approve the pre-mobilization activities.
• Ensure that the day-to-day operations of projects are covered adequately by Construction Managers and Foremen.
• Visit sites regularly to ensure projects achieve budget, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives.
• Represent MBE to Owners(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors.
• Interact with client representatives for clarification of work and problem solving.
• Maintain high level of customer service and positive relationships with all clients.
• Request acquisition approval from upper management for vehicle and equipment assets.
• Screen management and other candidates as necessary and work with office staff on sourcing needs.
• Mentor, train, and coach staff to perform to, or exceed MBE standards. Monitor and evaluate construction management team.
• Actively maintain an effective labor force for all projects. Assign new hire training to the proper training crew

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise estimating staff to produce project estimates.
• Review contract, insurance, and risk management requirements with General Manager.
• Produce baseline schedules as necessary and monitor schedule performance.
• Regularly review Cash Flow, Accounts Receivable and other financial reports with upper management.
• Coordinate all company and policy matters with the General Manager.
• Coordinate all billing procedures and safety matters with the Office Manager.
• Interact with shop personnel to ensure proper equipment levels.

Employment Details:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Type/Rate: Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits and Pay:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life/Long Term Disability insurance
• Weekly pay
• Annual bonus potential
• Other Benefits may apply

Experience required:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

10 + years experience in the construction industry with an emphasis on management and construction field operations.

Bilingual - Spanish