[US HQ] Director, Construction Management

The Director, Construction Management will oversee the Construction team which manages all ongoing construction and major renovation projects within the HelloFresh network. This includes capital improvements & all on-site construction and land development, including budget, scheduling, quality assurance,  job site safety & compliance, and relevant building codes for our current & future HelloFresh Fulfillment Centers.  

You will…

• Lead the team responsible for design, planning, organization, and execution of capital construction projects
• Lead the coordination of all construction project logistical tasks & timelines 
• Overall responsibility for the financial management of all construction projects that can be in excess of $50M in total project costs.
• Make frequent site visits to survey the progress of work on all construction and associated renovation projects to assure quality control & monitor performance to contract. 
• Lead the formulation of construction budgets; develop RFPs, negotiate terms and conditions with professional entities.
• Establish agreed upon project expectations and adherence to the approved budget and work effectively with end user(s), such as Fulfillment Operations, Engineering, Logistics, etc. - and other necessary outside professionals (architects, engineers, developers, estimators, equipment planners, etc.) to establish the scope and budget for a project
• Interface with local/state agencies regarding permits and inspects
• Liaise with outside contractors regarding bidding, scheduling, billing, and execution
• Monitor performance to contract and recommend payment for appropriate services rendered. This includes review and submission of all letters of approval, invoices, change orders, support documentation, etc. 
• Manage business and develop relationships with external contractors.
• Manage review process of all project design documents (drawings and specifications) 
• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date building & plot plans for planning & control purposes 
• Regularly and effectively communicates the status of all major & minor construction projects to Leadership and stakeholders.

You are… 

• Passionate, imaginative, and able to articulate a clear vision when leading others
• Strategic: you recognize and resolve situations that are ambiguous or challenging and use logic to identify alternatives, evaluate, and present solutions while thinking about contingency plans
• A demonstrator of technical skills and proficiency through presentation and analytical tools necessary for creating visually and verbally engaging content/reports
• Versatile: you enjoy solving a broad range of issues and excel in growth environments
• Experienced in leading teams and encouraging collaborations at all levels and departments of an organization
• Adventurous, optimistic, and bold in making decisions and taking calculated risks
• A friend to data and analytics. Can conduct and evaluate analyses, identify points of improvement, and develop clear solutions and strategies from the findings
• A seeker of knowledge to understand how things work, why they work the way they do, and question things to continuously learn
• Dedicated to providing the best possible experience for the HelloFresh customer

You have…

• Bachelor's degree is required.  Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field a plus
• 10+ years’ experience in construction with 5 years of experience in building e-commerce fulfillment/distribution centers 
• 5+ years experience in leading a Construction Management team
• Food industry experience required
• Significant working knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to facility buildouts 
• Experience managing multiple projects of scope and scale simultaneously
• Proven history negotiating contracts for facility expansion (contractors, sub-vendors, landlords, permit offices, site management, etc.)
• Understanding of Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes 
• Proficient in CAD
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires heavy travel to all sites 

You’ll get…

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy 
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0