Director of Construction Job Corona area,California USA,Construction

The Director of Construction leads the Construction Teams by oversight in all phases of the construction project. The Director of Construction approves the original project budget. He oversees the overall progress and profitability of each project from start to finish, including any emergencies, work delays, and other problems that affect the completion of the project. Responsible for a quality project surpassing the client’s expectations.

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if you:

Bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring department.
Have an understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall Company’s success.
Pursue continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.
Embody an understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with an organization is achievable.
Bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities ensures that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Job Description

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, is a leader in the Grocery/Retail/Restaurant construction industry with diverse individuals dedicated to our people, customers, projects, and community. We strongly focus on building a culture encouraging our employees to grow personally and professionally. KDC is also a proud recipient of the Top Workplaces 2022, 2023, and 2024, presented by the Orange County Register.

Striving to be the leader in construction and facilities services by exceeding customer expectations begins with each employee. Through the individual contributions of our employees, we can support our core values. To help us accomplish this goal, we ask you to SMILE.

Supports the Vice President of Construction with assigned responsibilities.

Manages Senior Project Managers / Project Managers and supports all construction activities through Project Management collaboration.

Manages team performance, including appraisals, coaching, and development; communicates expectations and enforces policies, procedures, and standards; implements disciplinary action when necessary.

Oversees the creation of master schedules, project timelines, and milestones.

Review and approve project-specific budgets.

Trains assigned individuals on the Company’s project financial objectives.

Assign project Managers to execute negotiated and awarded projects based on experience and customer expectations.

Develop and maintain customer relationships.

Works with the Construction Team to meet customer expectations.

Administers timely performance reviews for direct reports.

Assists in interviews and hiring for the construction and estimating department.

Resolves unforeseen project conditions with Project Managers, including subcontractor challenges.

Reviews Project Managers’ weekly schedules and reports for accuracy and completeness.

Review outgoing Weekly Project Updates for accuracy and completeness before submitting them to the customer.

Review the estimating teams’ bid proposals before submission to the customer.

Review and sign construction-related documents, including Contracts, Change Orders, Subcontracts, Warranty and Guarantee Letters, and any other document included in the Project Requirements.

Provides support, backup documentation, information, insights, and direction regarding any disputes between the Company, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Mentors Company employees by sharing experiences, pitfalls, and solutions.

Serves as a responsible leader through the direction and guidance of the team to ensure all safety requirements for all jobs are upheld. Adheres to all aspects of our Health, Safety, and Environmental Program for self-protection and the protection of co-workers, subcontractors, the public, and the client by supporting all Company safety efforts.

Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

15 years experience with related project management roles or equivalent.

Degree in construction management or a related field preferred.

Proven track record of success with measurable achievements in leadership roles.

Experience managing commercial construction teams in all project facets, including onsite and offsite work.

Demonstrates strong written and verbal…