Director of Construction Management

Director of Construction Management

Requirements

• Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• A minimum of 15 years of leadership engineering experience in construction administration/construction management practice area
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois
• Expert knowledge of construction management / construction administration policies and procedures for a variety of clients
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a pro-active manner
• Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive project management experience
• Experience with IDOT/CDOT/Cook County
• Proficient managing teams of 10 – 20 direct reports
• Proficient managing multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Lead the Construction Management Group, nationally
• Work with the group’s leadership team to plan, manage, execute, and deliver various projects on time, on budget and in line with our clients’ expectations
• Lead the RFP/RFQ process including site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical plans and schedules
• Create and review monthly metrics; KPI’s, budgets, and estimates
• Lead QA/QC requirements and approaches plus ensuring overall site safety
• Manage direct reports, including Construction Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Technicians and alike; this includes ongoing staff development and retention
• Utilize your expertise of cost trends, change management, and other construction-related matters to ensure overall success of project delivery while maintaining Milhouse Engineering & Construction’s standards and specifications for project success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration in relevant professional organizations and participation in committees is desirable
• Agency certifications in various relevant skill sets is desirable