Director of Construction - Iowa Region

PENN Entertainment, Inc. • Wyomissing, PA

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About The Position

The Director of Construction for the Iowa region leads Capital Projects—including new construction, remodels, and repair and maintenance projects—from concept through construction completion and operational turnover. The role manages design coordination, schedules, budgets, contracting, operational needs, design intent, and day-to-day project and site coordination. The Director partners with the VP of Design & Construction, departmental project leaders, Strategic Sourcing, property operations, and other stakeholders to keep projects on budget and schedule, and focuses on existing and new locations in the Iowa market. This position reports to the VP of Design and Construction and has supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, 7+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects, or a combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience managing construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while understanding their overall concepts.
• Effective negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to review and understand contracts, change orders, requisitions, purchase orders, drawings, specifications, budgets, plans, and other project documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of and experience in construction business management.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent projects in different phases.
• Ability to obtain gaming license(s) as required for work at various properties.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project and time-management skills, including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to drive results and take a proactive approach to tasks.
• Ability to think critically and creatively.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English and communicate verbally in English; written English communication may also be required.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds and performing other physical activities in varying work areas.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design process with outside design professionals and consultants.
• Monitor progress and coordinate disciplines to address functional and operational needs from concept design through construction documents.
• Prepare and administer requests for proposals for design procurement and construction-related scopes of work.
• Develop total project budgets and scope documentation.
• Assist with preparing and submitting Capital Budget Requests to support accurate project funding requests and approvals.
• Prepare and maintain project controls throughout each project.
• Use Procore to manage project budgets, commitments, construction documents, and closeout requirements.
• Work with Capital Accounting and Legal to follow internal control processes.
• Oversee projects and review work with site managers and subcontractors to ensure building performance, quality, schedules, and safety standards are met.
• Review and approve contractor payment applications by valuing completed work.
• Review change-order requests from contractors and design professionals.
• Work with the Design Team and local authorities having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, laws, and standards.
• Coordinate with Operations on requirements for ongoing construction projects.
• Prepare project reports to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
• Develop project schedules using scheduling programs.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and provide timely information for reporting.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in departmental and company matters.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within the area of responsibility and report potential issues to Executive Management.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, outside contacts, and all levels of Team Members.
• Travel frequently to construction sites by airplane or other transportation.

Benefits

• Wellness programs supporting team members’ financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Day-one medical coverage may be available depending on position.
• 401(k) matching may be available depending on position.
• Annual performance bonus may be available depending on position.
• Paid time off, earned according to local policy and increasing with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director