Director, Construction

Bridgestone Americas•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Director, Construction provides strategic and operational leadership for BSRO’s national construction program, including new store development, build-to-suit projects, acquisitions, conversions, remodels and other significant capital construction initiatives. The role scales construction capacity to support growth and ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with established design, quality and operational standards. The Director leads and develops the Construction team, drives accountability among internal and external resources, and establishes consistent processes, controls and performance standards. The role works closely with Real Estate, Design, Facilities Engineering, Procurement, Operations, IT, Marketing and other stakeholders to accelerate speed to market, optimize capital investment and continually improve construction delivery. The Director also supports the Executive Director, Construction & Facilities Engineering in setting strategy, objectives, KPIs, capital plans and long-range resource requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in construction, development, design and/or project management; multi-unit retail or a similarly complex, geographically dispersed environment is preferred.
Significant experience leading high-volume construction or development programs with concurrent projects, substantial capital investment, aggressive schedules and complex stakeholder requirements.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing construction professionals and managing internal teams and external project resources.
Strong technical knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction disciplines, with experience in greenfield development, build-to-suit construction, conversions and remodels.
Expertise in construction budgeting, forecasting, cost control, value engineering, contract administration and schedule management.
Experience managing general contractors, architects, engineers, consultants and other third-party partners, including negotiation and performance management.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans, construction specifications, contracts, leases and other technical or legal documents.
Strong business and financial acumen, including the ability to assess construction risks, evaluate alternatives and make timely decisions balancing cost, schedule, quality and operational needs.
Strong leadership, talent development, negotiation, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership, field operations, cross-functional teams and external partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management applications and construction/real estate management systems such as Lucernex.
Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Lead BSRO’s national construction program across greenfield development, build-to-suit projects, acquisitions, conversions, remodels and other major capital initiatives, meeting schedule, budget, quality and store-opening objectives.
Lead, coach and develop Construction Managers and team members, setting expectations, accountability, workload alignment and resource plans.
Establish construction strategy, delivery processes, performance standards and governance, and provide executive-level visibility into program schedules, milestones, budgets, risks and performance.
Oversee construction budgets and capital expenditures, including forecasting, cost management, change control, approval compliance, cost analysis and benchmarking.
Drive value engineering and cost optimization with Design, Real Estate, Procurement and Operations while balancing economic, brand, customer, operational and quality requirements.
Oversee developers, general contractors and consultants, including sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiations, capacity planning, performance management and compliance.
Establish contractor and consultant performance standards and scorecards covering cost, schedule, quality, safety, responsiveness and compliance.
Partner with Real Estate Development and Design to evaluate locations, address complex or high-cost projects, and improve prototype plans, specifications and construction standards.
Lead construction planning and execution for acquisitions, conversions and existing-store initiatives, including condition assessments, scope and cost development, lease-related requirements, landlord work, tenant improvements, closings and reimbursements.
Coordinate with Operations, IT, Procurement, Marketing, Legal, Environmental and other stakeholders to support timely decisions, project execution and transition from construction turnover through store setup and opening.
Oversee construction contract administration and compliance, including significant contractor disputes, liens, latent defects and non-compliance, and ensure adherence to applicable codes, contracts, leases, safety expectations and BSRO standards.
Improve the construction program’s scalability by standardizing processes, documentation, reporting and controls and applying technology, alternative delivery methods, strategic partnerships and industry practices.
Monitor construction industry trends and market conditions, including labor, commodities, component costs and emerging methodologies, and incorporate relevant developments into program strategies and planning assumptions.
Support the Executive Director, Construction & Facilities Engineering in setting construction strategy, annual objectives, KPIs, capital plans and long-range resource requirements; serve as a construction subject matter expert on complex projects and enterprise initiatives.