National Self-Perform Director

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The National Self-Perform Director leads the development and implementation of JE Dunn’s self-perform strategy in collaboration with Regional Self-Perform Leads and Regional Leadership. The role oversees supporting aspects of self-perform operations, including training, resource allocation, financial and operational reporting, and coordination of self-perform projects across regions. The Director also serves as a thought partner on self-perform topics across the organization and performs all work in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The role partners with self-perform and operations leaders to align regional goals with national strategy, evaluate new scopes of work, coordinate cross-regional resources, and report and analyze financial metrics. It also oversees skilled trades and Foremen development, recruiting initiatives, safety, quality, and production groups, and collaboration with internal manufacturing resources and Information Technology. The position makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults a supervisor on other decisions. The stated work environment includes frequent standing, walking, sitting, and viewing a computer screen; possible exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions; and possible overnight travel. The role may require non-traditional hours to meet project needs, and lifting up to 10 pounds. A valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
12+ years of experience leading construction activities.
2+ years of experience developing and implementing strategy across multiple geographies and project types.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how they support successful project completion.
Intermediate proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC.
Advanced proficiency in required construction technology.
Intermediate ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
Advanced ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work.
Ability to complete estimating and productivity analysis.
Advanced demonstrated track record of successfully completing projects from start to finish.
Thorough knowledge of MBE, WBE, and SBA regulations.
Thorough knowledge and application of corporate risk management policies.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate internally and externally.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

Partner with Self-Perform Leads and Operations leadership to develop, implement, and review national self-perform strategy.
Ensure regional self-perform goals and strategy align with national strategy and support consistent implementation of tools, resources, and knowledge sharing across regions.
Lead evaluation of entry into new scopes of work, partnering with regional leadership and self-perform teams on planning and resource evaluation.
Coordinate sharing of self-perform resources on cross-regional projects and serve as the main point of escalation as needed.
Maintain visibility with regional leadership and local self-perform leads through regular meetings, gathering feedback and communicating updates on self-perform goals and strategy.
Manage reporting of self-perform metrics at business unit, regional, and national levels, including Self-Perform Revenue, Gross Profit, and Capture Rate.
Analyze financial metrics to identify opportunities and strengths and recommend adjustments to organizational self-perform goals.
Present updates on self-perform financial metrics, growth strategies, and emerging opportunities to organizational leadership.
Oversee skilled trades and Foremen development programs, including curriculum, mentorship, and continuing support programs.
Develop trade school and high school recruiting programs for skilled trades in partnership with organizational stakeholders.
Coordinate internal manufacturing resources and self-perform teams to evaluate, contract, and execute third-party self-perform contracts.
Partner with Information Technology to maintain access, reporting, and self-perform applications, and initiate proposals and reviews of systems and reporting to support growth.
Lead self-perform groups focused on safety, quality, and production, overseeing development of self-perform-specific training.