Start Date: As soon as possible
Language: English
Minimum Education: Technical Training
Positions Available: 1
NOC Group: Senior Managers – Goods Production, Utilities, Transportation and Construction (0016)
NOC Job Title: Construction General Manager
Expires in 30 days
Expires: 2021-07-15
Posted: 2021-06-15
Last Updated: 2021-06-15
Job Location(s)
Box 914, 38141 2nd Avenue
Squamish, British Columbia
V8B 0A6, Canada
Job Description
Major Project: Sea and Sky Residential Development, Mainland/Southwest
DHD Construction Ltd. is a Squamish-based, full-service construction and development company that for over fifteen years has specialized in creating residential real estate communities and building beautiful homes with passion in Squamish, Greater Vancouver and Whistler.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Construction to oversee the project management construction organization of DHD. The Director of Construction reports to the President and is a key member of DHD’s senior leadership team. This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to enhance DHD’s already strong reputation for building excellence and innovation and to be a powerful voice in the design and implementation of DHD’s ongoing evolution. The Director of Construction has a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Direct oversight of planning, budgeting and scheduling functions for each project and all project build and delivery practices;
Overseeing a team responsible for the management and successful execution of project management and site construction; and
Contributing leadership and direction to the operations team.
THE ROLE: RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide input to the development team to ensure the appropriate consultants are hired to develop site and building plans. Assist the development team on assigned projects through the review of development plans and design drawings including reviews of electrical, mechanical, structural, landscape, architectural and interior design drawings and specifications to ensure they are properly coordinated and adequately reflect the commitment made by DHD in the contract and support project vision and objectives.
Participate in the estimating/budgeting process for project proposals and land development opportunities while considering project-specific challenges. Provide leadership and business judgment on all financial and profitability aspects of new projects. Establish profit margins with the President, Controller, Project Manager(s) and Project Supervisor(s) at the beginning of the project attempting to increase profit levels. Stay informed and current regarding delivery systems: construction management, cost plus, unit prices, and lump sums ensuring most effective approach to service DHD projects. Contribute and review value engineering as required.
Ensure Project Manager(s) and Project Supervisor(s) prepare and maintain approved budget and cash flow schedules for each project prior to construction starting with appropriate documentation and manage/measure results in relation to the forecasts; construction budgets and monthly projections are accurate and complete; seamless management of the drawing change and clarification process; relationships with selected suppliers and subcontractors are maintained to the benefit of the project.
Manage the Project Manager(s) and Project Supervisor(s) in planning, creating, and managing project schedules including schedule planning, coordinating tasks, and monitoring the timelines of scheduled assignments.
Lead regular meetings with the construction team to determine departmental initiatives, priorities, progress on existing projects, project schedules, contractor performance, consultant performance, project budgets and safety performance. Ensure information is provided to all stake holders including clients, construction team, finance, sales and marketing, consultants, suppliers and any other parties involved as required.
Related Document(s)
Director, Construction Ad.pdf
How to Apply
Expiring: Jul 15, 2021
Contact: Rachael Cabrera
Email: [email protected]
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