Job Description
Job Title: Construction Director Location: Jessup, MD
Level: Senior Management
Education and Field:- Four-year degree in mechanical engineering, project management, or similar field; or
- Four years of trade school in the plumbing or mechanical field
- Project management certification through a professional organization (not required)
Experience:- Progression in the project management field within the mechanical industry
- 10 years in a senior construction leadership role
- Successful management of construction projects ranging from $1 million to $25 million
- Experience managing Federal Government/Davis-Bacon projects
Training and Experience:- Advanced training and hands-on experience in project management
- Leadership and mentorship of junior project managers
- Strong background in safety-focused, customer-focused, and team-oriented project management
Responsibilities:- Lead and manage plumbing, mechanical, and other construction projects
- Ensure safety performance at the highest level
- Supervise project teams, including project managers, estimators, and support staff
- Develop and implement bidding strategies
- Oversee project planning and execution at all levels
- Enhance company growth and profitability through strategic planning and process improvement
- Ensure timely project delivery within budget and margin
- Manage cash flow, cost controls, progress billing, and payables
- Develop and manage labor plans for individual projects and field teams
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members
- Maintain accurate records and detailed notes for all projects
- Mentor and lead junior project managers
Current Challenges:- Lack of a dedicated leader for several months
- Inadequate processes and discipline in project management
- Delays in billing and change order processing
- Need for mentorship and clearly defined estimating strategy
Position Justification:- The construction team accounts for one-third of the company's revenues
- Significant growth in construction revenues over the past six years
- High-level leadership required to manage a diverse team and complex projects
- Focus on completing projects on time, within budget, and within scope while maintaining profit margins
Role Criteria:- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Strategic planning and process improvement abilities
- Financial management expertise, including cash flow projections and billing/collections
- Commitment to safety and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs
- Excellent communication and customer engagement skills
- Experience with PM systems integration and organizational support
Implementation Plan:- 30 Days:
- Learn Sage ERP Project Management module
- Review SharePoint/OneDrive filing system
- Become familiar with PM workload and challenges
- Understand existing PM processes and team member roles
- 60 Days:
- Complete cash flow projection review
- Establish regular team and individual meetings
- Review all job labor plans and bidding strategy
- 90 Days:
- Ensure billing is submitted and completed by the 1st of each month
- Present bidding strategy for the remainder of the year
- Develop team improvement plan addressing communication and performance gaps
- Improve project financial performance including profit margins, collections, change orders, and close-out
Investment:- Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Non-Standard Benefits: To be discussed
Expected Return on Investment (ROI):- Improved project management processes
- Enhanced team performance and project delivery
- Increased profitability and company growth
- Strengthened customer relationships and opportunities for new work
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland |
Skills
Accounts Payableunmatched
Biddingunmatched
Billingunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Cash Flow Projectionunmatched
Cash Managementunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Project Managementunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Federal Governmentunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Projectionsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft SharePointunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Management Certificationunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Revenue Growthunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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