Director of Self-Perform Services

Journey Group • Sioux Falls, SD

12d

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Journey Group as a full time Director of Self-Perform Services in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We are looking for a strategic leader who will be responsible for overseeing self-performed work within Journey Construction. This role involves providing leadership and utilizing experience to develop and grow the self-performed units of carpentry, steel, and general requirements within Journey Construction. This position will direct and manage all aspects of the self-performed business units, focusing on profitability and meeting monthly financial obligations, staffing levels, and field operations. Additionally, this position will lead and motivate a team of managers and workers in daily operations concerning safety, quality, scheduling, and cost control. Responsibilities of this position include facilitating communication, promoting collaboration, resolving problems, fostering team development, and building long-lasting relationships. The role requires balancing Journey Construction's building operations with establishing a self-performed business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or related field; 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects; or the equivalent of education and experience to meet the essential functions of the position.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and equipment is essential. The candidate must possess the ability to read and interpret documents such as construction plans, blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
• Able to embrace Journey Group core values.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines.
• Able to think independently and problem solve.
• Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
• Proficient in applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office products and Procore.
• Knowledgeable about general safe work practices in the construction industry, particularly in steel and precast erection.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and positively influence others.
• Experience in basic accounting, budgeting, and cost management.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with a proactive approach and a strong sense of urgency.
• Proven ability to manage change, embrace new ideas, and build effective teams.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to safely work in a construction environment.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and evidence of insurability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Preconstruction and Business Development departments on project pursuits.
• Provide oversight for operations to promote efficiency and innovation.
• Develop and implement strategies to encourage growth in the self-perform business units at Journey Construction, as well as with external clients in the local and regional markets.
• Provide monthly financial cost reports to the Division Leader and Corporate Leaders.
• Analyze and approve budgets, financial reports, and forecasts, making adjustments as necessary to ensure financial stability and profitability.
• Conduct cash flow and manpower projection analyses as needed for budgeting and planning purposes.
• Ensure that best practices and procedures for Journey are implemented and followed.
• Collaborate closely with Safety, Quality, Lean, and other corporate departments to align departmental initiatives and expectations with our vision and goals.
• Conduct audits and assessments of project safety, quality, progress, and financial status as needed.
• Promote the guiding principles and core values of Journey Group.
• Collaborate closely with the Safety, Lean, and Quality departments, along with other support teams, to align strategies with Journey Construction's initiatives and core values.
• Establish and maintain communication with owners and other stakeholders to facilitate project activities.

Benefits

• At Journey Group, we offer a variety of different perks and benefits. We offer competitive pay, annual review with pay increase opportunity, annual bonus. travel & subsistence pay, Spanish/English bilingual premium pay, and project completion incentive pay.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, flex spending account, health savings account with a company match, short term disability, employer paid long term disability, along with a wellness program.
• We want our employees to maintain a work life balance, so we offer paid time off, 8 paid holidays and paid parental leave.
• Our Director of Self-Perform Services will be eligible for a cell phone allowance, clothing allowance, mileage reimbursement and the possibility of relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

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