Director - Construction

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You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

As Director – Construction you’ll be at the forefront of regional construction engagements, steering your team from initial client meetings to final closeouts for our clients within the Food, Beverage, Life Science, Home and Personal Care Markets. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that each project reflects our unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, budget adherence, timing precision, quality standards, and safety norms.

By embodying the essence of Design Group's vision and values, you will be instrumental in leveraging the full potential of our team, fostering an environment ripe for growth and professional excellence.

• Project Visionary:
  Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives.
• Risk and Contract Savvy:
  Lead in risk assessment, contract negotiations, and making critical fee and pricing decisions.
• Client Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, symbolizing the face of excellence in project performance.
• Identify new opportunities and actively participate in the development of proposals that accurately and concisely define the scope of work, which achieves the clients’ objectives and support group decisions.

• Budget and Financial Oversight:
  Maintain a hawk‑eye view on budget and financial aspects, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Construction & Design‑Build Champion:
  Take charge in Construction & Design/Build initiatives, with key responsibilities in estimating and proposal crafting.
• Scope and Schedule Creator and Guardian:
  Ensure that estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.

• Team Captain:
  Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading your team to success.
• Mentor, Develop, and Train:
  Cultivate the talents of your team, guiding them towards achieving personal and professional milestones.
• Willingness to lead by example in all team roles, fostering unity and collaboration of the project team and ability to step into every role on the project as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.

• Construction Expertise:
  Oversee the entire spectrum of construction activities, from initial estimates to contractor bidding processes for industrial facilities & structures (Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging, & Distributions Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects, etc.).
• Quality and Compliance:
  Ensure that every aspect of the project aligns with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor jobsite safety.

• Seasoned Expert:
  Bring a wealth of 15+ years in diverse construction roles and 8+ years in construction management and leading teams.
• Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end-to-end.
• Construction & Design Build Acumen:
  Show your prowess in Construction and A&E design build projects, with a keen eye for industrial structures. Food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sector experience…