Director of Construction & Capital Projects

OSNI Ponca LLC•Lincoln, NE

1d•$109,734 - $212,891•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Construction & Capital Projects is responsible for leading all construction, capital development, and facilities-related initiatives, both for third-party customers and for internal Osni Ponca projects, while building a sustainable, revenue-generating construction division. This position oversees project planning, development, execution, business development, and strategic partnerships while pursuing tribal, commercial, federal, and other contracting opportunities that support long-term economic growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, project management, business, or a related field.
Minimum ten (10) years of progressive construction leadership experience.
Demonstrated success managing commercial, retail, infrastructure, public/institutional, industrial, or other capital development projects.
Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and return-on-investment analysis.
Experience negotiating and managing contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
Demonstrated ability to identify and advance construction opportunities through professional relationships, industry networks, and strategic partnerships.
Strong communication and presentation skills with executive leadership and governing boards.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 75%.

Nice To Haves

Fifteen or more years of senior construction leadership experience.
Experience working with Tribal governments or Tribal enterprises.
Experience supporting federal contracting or strategic partnership initiatives.
PMP, CCM, OSHA 30, or similar professional certifications.
Proven track record of business development and revenue generation.

Responsibilities

Lead all construction, development and other capital improvement projects.
Build, grow, oversee a sustainable revenue-generating construction division, including locating, supervising and managing future staff, consultants, and contracted resources.
Develop short- and long-term construction and capital development strategies.
Oversee projects from concept through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
Establish project management standards, reporting systems, and cost-control procedures.
Manage contractor, consultant, vendor, and subcontractor procurement, selection, negotiation, and performance.
Develop and manage capital budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and financial reporting.
Identify and mitigate operational, financial, legal, safety, and schedule risks.
Ensure compliance with tribal, local, state, federal, and OSHA requirements.
Pursue tribal, commercial, federal, and strategic partnership opportunities that contribute to long-term revenue generation.
Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.