Construction Division Manager

Primera Engineers•Lisle, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Construction Division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver construction engineering and management solutions that keep people, projects, and communities moving forward. We provide full-service construction management, resident engineering, inspection, documentation, stakeholder coordination, and quality oversight for roadway, DOT, bridge, utility, water, and municipal infrastructure projects, primarily for state and local agencies, tollway authorities, and municipalities.

Requirements

At least 20 years of diversified engineering and construction management experience.
At least ten years managing a team responsible for the construction management, resident engineering, inspection, and delivery of roadway, DOT, and infrastructure projects.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Licensed professional engineer.
Deep construction experience with IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, counties, municipalities, and other agencies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant construction management certifications.
Advanced leadership and communication skills.
Positive attitude and enjoyment in developing relationships with staff and clients.
Exceptional presentation skills.
Proven ability to mentor and lead a team.
Strategic thinker that takes planning seriously.
Proven ability to develop and execute business plans that drive growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

Lead our Construction Division forward.
Inspire a team of professionals to build upon Primera’s strong history of delivering roadway, DOT, and infrastructure projects.
Contribute to Primera’s strategic planning process to develop, prioritize, and execute strategic goals and initiatives including expansion of construction management, resident engineering, inspection, and infrastructure services.
Cascade the strategic plan through reinforcing communication to the division and development of effective key manager and employee goals.
Lead the development of key relationships with clients, partner firms, contractors, and subconsultants.
Lead strategic, high visibility client projects.
Develop and manage a budget and action plans to achieve division revenue and profit targets.
Monitor and act to ensure project profitability, payment, field performance, safety and client satisfaction.
Identify and implement improvement actions for division processes, tools, technology, documentation standards, and construction delivery practices.
Ensure that Primera’s management systems, construction procedures, safety expectations, and quality processes for keeping client trust are followed and continually improved.
Act promptly to identify and manage risks and opportunities in achieving client satisfaction and successful project delivery.
Foster an environment of knowledge sharing, technical expertise, field leadership, and construction best practices.
Model our performance review process for direct reports and mentor managers to build strong, healthy, engaged teams.
Establish development and succession plans for key positions and identify key hires while actively participating in sourcing and recruiting.