Director of Operations
GMA Construction Group is seeking a seasoned and experienced candidate for our Director of Construction position. This position will provide overall direction and leadership to GMA’s Project Management Teams and company. The role is responsible for providing strategic direction, operational excellence, financial management, team leadership and relationship management with all stakeholders in order to meet or exceed all contractual and financial targets.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary client relationship executive at a leadership level, exhibiting a deep knowledge and understanding of the client. Builds and maintains long-term relationships with new and existing target clients to build new business opportunities and cultivate repeat wins.
- Builds close relationships with the subcontractor community to develop long-term partners. Drives the selection process of qualified subcontractors to achieve targeted project results. Develops and executes overall subcontractor strategy for work program success.
- Serves as escalation point for all project, financial, business development, contractual and client relationship relative to contractual obligations. Resolves escalated project, staffing, financial, schedule, contractual, subcontractor and client relationship issues. Negotiates issue resolution including change orders, contingency expenditures and appropriate fee enhancements.
- Ensures staffing levels are sufficient, relative to contractual commitments, schedules, and constraints. Plans and adapts resource management as needed to ensure proper staffing levels and results.
- Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices and policies.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in an Executive construction role leading multiple Project Management Teams. Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
- Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams.
- Proficiency in project management and accounting software such as Procore and Bluebeam.
- Proficiency in required construction technology such as Microsoft Project.
- Ability to manage budgets and maximize profitability.
- Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects from start to finish (Advanced).
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
- Self-motivated and possesses strong communication/interpersonal skills.
- Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrated ability to track and meet timelines in a fast-paced environment.
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