Director of Construction

Ryan Companies • Dallas, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Director of Construction to join our team in Dallas! This role is for an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach. To be successful in this role, you must have at least 10 years successful industry experience with at least 5 years handling accounts from $10 to $250 million+. A bachelor's degree in an industry-related field is required. You must be able to effectively prioritize and balance big picture & immediate responsibilities; listen effectively and value the opinions of others & acknowledge contributions of others; train, manage, and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans; recognize, select, and hire top talent at the appropriate time; and develop talent to all levels within construction operations. You need a solid understanding of the local construction market and ability to effectively negotiate construction contracts to Ryan’s best business and legal interest. You must have a proven ability to manage team successful & profitably and lead & develop people. Resolving issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution is required.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of construction project management experience
• At least 8 years of Design-Build construction project management experience in a design-build environment
• At least 10 years successful industry experience
• At least 5 years handling accounts from $10 to $250 million+
• Bachelor's degree in an industry-related field
• Ability to effectively prioritize and balance big picture & immediate responsibilities
• Ability to listen effectively and value the opinions of others & acknowledge contributions of others
• Ability to train, manage, and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans
• Ability to recognize, select, and hire top talent at the appropriate time
• Ability to develop talent to all levels within construction operations
• Solid understanding of the local construction market
• Ability to effectively negotiate construction contracts to Ryan’s best business and legal interest
• Proven ability to manage team successful & profitably
• Proven ability to lead & develop people
• Ability to resolve issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution
• Verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate relationship building skills with third party clients and vendor partners.
• Promptly and effectively resolve issues with win-win solutions
• Display natural leadership skills and qualities to guide multiple project teams with direct responsibility of project personnel.
• Are a team player who leads by example, displays honesty, integrity, and good judgment while maintaining the highest professional standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition.
• Assess and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports
• Onboard and mentor direct reports towards best career path through mentorship and coaching
• Implement, and hold team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives
• Develop contacts and quickly build relationships with potential clients
• Play a key role in relationship building and management of customers
• Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers
• Effectively negotiates business and legal provisions of construction contracts
• Consistently achieve customer satisfaction goals and raving fans
• Consistently promote high levels of quality, design and profitability on projects
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Ryan business model, including development, capital markets, design and engineering, preconstruction, and building services/property management
• Promote innovation within Ryan and act as an ambassador to peers in other regions and divisions
• Coordinate with market sector leads to balance workload, responsibility, and integration between sector and region talent
• Align Regional and Divisional priorities with peers to ensure high levels of execution, accountability and consistency.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

What This Job Offers

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