Construction - Director of Construction

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Director of Construction, under the general management and supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, has primary responsibility to manage the Construction Department and oversee both pre-construction and construction processes of all capital projects assigned.

Must be an active Florida Certified General Contractor at time of application.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Director of Construction will manage Plymouth Harbor Team Members and outside vendors with regard to the successful completion of all projects assigned. The Director will coordinate projects, as needed, with the Director of Plant Operations and other departments.

The Director is responsible for creating and managing the department’s operating budget and reporting variances monthly.

The Director shall assist the COO in developing the annual Capital Budget each year.

The Director is responsible for creating and managing the budget for all unit remodels and assigned capital projects and reporting variances monthly.

The Director is responsible for tracking the progress of all unit remodel and assigned capital projects and reporting variances monthly.

The Director is responsible for interacting with prospective residents through the unit remodel process and resolving issues as they arise.

Pre-construction

Manage design professionals in the preparation of construction documents.

Perform constructability reviews of construction documents.

Prepare project schedules and budgets during pre-construction phase.

Solicit and review bids for specific scopes of work and advise the COO on selections.


Construction

Preparation and management of the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.

Make periodic project inspections to confirm quality and adherence to the schedule.

Manage overall cost and quality of work performed.

Mentor and train other employees as necessary.

Maintain knowledge and understanding of the current State and City of Sarasota Building Codes.

Discharge properly such other responsibilities and duties as requested by the COO.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
The Director of Construction has supervisory responsibility for all Construction Department Team Members and other employees assigned to specific tasks on projects.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• Bachelor’s of Science in Building Construction or comparable studies.

Experience:
• Minimum three years of experience as a construction project manager of remodeling projects, preferably in a health care residential setting
• Experience in successfully managing relationships with employees, coworkers, contractors, subcontractors, and other outside vendors

General:
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be a detail-oriented person and able to perform duties with great accuracy on a daily basis.
• Must have excellent personal skills, demonstrating the ability to conduct oneself in a non-controversial style; a style that inspires the respect of others and promotes a sense of trust in the individual’s competence.
• Must have good communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs with emphasis on Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word, with the ability to learn and use proprietary software as required.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Must have a Florida Certified General Contractor or Building Contractor License.


PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Support Plymouth Harbor’s mission, striving daily to ensure the best possible outcomes for the health and well-being of residents and staff.
• Maintain high personal standards for performance and encourage others to do the same.
• Work as a team player.
• Maintain confidentiality in all Plymouth Harbor, resident, and employee matters.
• Use good judgement and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Work harmoniously with all persons residing in, employed by, or associated with, the organization.
• Be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Wear Plymouth Harbor employee I.D. badge at all times when on duty.
• Abide by the dress and grooming guidelines established for the department and possess good personal hygiene habits.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• This job operates in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, copiers and filing