Director of Construction

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation)•Long Beach, CA

3d•$195,000 - $213,000•Onsite

About The Position

RHF is seeking a Director of Construction to provide strategic leadership and oversight for our construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvement portfolio. This position oversees projects from pre-development and pre-construction through construction, closeout, and transition to operations. The Director works closely with executive leadership, Development, Operations, Finance, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable requirements. This role is for a strategic construction professional who enjoys leading teams, managing complex projects, and improving project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education, certifications, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible construction management experience, including 5 years of leadership experience managing construction teams.
Extensive experience managing multiple complex projects from pre-development through completion and operational turnover.
Experience with contract administration, construction scheduling, project controls, budgets, and financial management.
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, building systems, design review, constructability, building codes, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction/project management software.

Nice To Haves

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
LEED Accreditation
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
General Contractor License, where applicable

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight for construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects while establishing project goals, performance expectations, accountability measures, and reporting standards.
Direct, develop, mentor, and support Construction Managers and assigned administrative/support staff while fostering collaboration and accountability across project teams.
Participate in feasibility evaluations, due diligence, preliminary budgets and schedules, design development, constructability reviews, value engineering, permitting, and contractor/consultant selection.
Provide executive-level oversight throughout construction, monitoring project quality, safety, schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and compliance with approved plans, specifications, contracts, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
Review and administer construction and consultant contracts, monitor contract performance, identify potential risks, and support the resolution of claims, disputes, construction defects, and other project issues.
Develop and oversee construction budgets and financial forecasts, monitor project costs and commitments, review change orders and expenditures, analyze budget variances, and partner with Finance and Development on project funding requirements.
Establish and monitor project schedules and critical milestones, identify potential delays, oversee project reporting and documentation, and implement corrective or recovery plans when needed.
Promote a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, permitting requirements, and organizational standards.
Partner with executive leadership, Development, Operations, Finance, Property Management, governmental agencies, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful project delivery.
Oversee punch-list completion, warranty administration, final inspections, and the collection of as-built drawings, warranties, operating manuals, certifications, lien releases, and other closeout documentation.
Develop construction performance metrics, identify process improvements and cost efficiencies, evaluate industry best practices, and provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.