Director, Construction, Gallery Development

At RH we believe deeply that the "right" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take "no" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right. Restoration Hardware is looking for a Director for our Gallery Development Team.

The Director, Construction Gallery Development provides overall construction/business management direction for single and/or multiple projects to ensure team direction, quality control, cost efficiency, and schedule compliance. Manage the overall direction of the project from pre-construction through closeout including contractual and specification documentation compliance, advising on constructability issues, setting quality standards, managing team collaboration, and meeting or exceeding the project's objectives. Provide training and direction to direct reports. Contribute to company's culture, mission and values through thought leadership and actions.

About the Gallery Development Team

At Restoration Hardware, the retail construction game has changed and Gallery Development is the group that brings the RH vision to life. From rooftop parks and outdoor European gardens to design gallery showrooms with integral restaurants and cafes, we are delivering the best home furnishing and hospitality experience in the US and Canada. We take beautiful properties, and often historic or architecturally significant structures, in North America's most sought after markets, and create the high-end RH flagship galleries that have become the company's signature.

As part of the Gallery Development team, you can be a part of this movement. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Assume project responsibility from pre-construction through closeout to include but not limited to consultants and professional services providers, contractor relations, constructability, team collaboration, project schedule, reports and budgets. Set up and maintain all documents that will pertain to the project to ensure procedural and contractual compliance.
• Initiate and maintain positive working relationships with internal business partners, architectural/engineering consultants, contractors, vendors and other project team members. Maintain effective working relationships within the various departments of the company.
• Provide an accurate monthly job cost commitment report, and cash flow projection for active projects. Review, monitor and analyze job cost commitment reports, and cash flow projections.
• Assume responsibility for the monthly billing procedure to ensure it is completed in a timely and accurate manner; set up project billing projections at start of project, review and approve contractor and service provider invoices.
• Provide job closeout notification and checklist, and lead and ensure project closeout is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage the team's performance and take action to resolve performance issues.
• Facilitate and manage project meetings.
• Collaborate with on-site team to ensure project is built on schedule, within budget and meets or exceeds quality standards and expectations.
• Recommend departmental and project process improvements to increase effectiveness, efficiency and productivity.
• Facilitate internal and external Lesson's Learned meetings and distribute information to VP, Gallery Construction and team members.
• Provide direction and training for the development of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers assigned to the team or project.
• Represent RH at all times in a professional manner that is consistent with the company's values, including maintaining current project-specific knowledge, being prepared for project meetings, proactively communicating with the project team, and meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to travel approximately 30-40% of the time.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and performance standards.
• Contribute to company's culture, mission and values through thought leadership and actions.

Skills Required

To perform job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Job Related Competencies:

• Knowledge of construction, design, finance, management, estimating cost controls, scheduling and contract management.
• Working knowledge of architectural and engineering construction