Regional Director of Construction

Barry-Wehmiller•Fort Worth, TX

12h

About The Position

Regional Director of Construction In order to be considered to join our Construction Practice as a Director, you must have demonstrated experience with successful construction team leadership and completion of design-build, or EPC, construction projects for Food, Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), or Life Science sector manufacturing clients. Experience with at-risk projects working for an AEC firm with in-house architecture, engineering, and construction management teams strongly preferred. Examples of desired construction project experience: Cold Storage facilities, Food & Beverage processing plants, CPG manufacturing plants, Life Science and Advanced Technology manufacturing facilities, Industrial (Tilt Wall & Steel Frame) distribution centers, ASRS Robotics distribution centers, Clean Room/Dry Room construction, MEP driven construction projects Who You’ll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Construction Director, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Construction Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

Requirements

Bring a wealth of 15+ years in diverse construction roles and 8+ years in construction management and leading 15 - 20 person regional construction management teams.
Proven ability to lead complex industrial construction projects end-to-end
Show your prowess in Construction and A&E design build projects, with a keen eye for industrial structures.
Excellent leadership and team development skills.
Proven track record of managing industrial construction projects valued between $25M and $75M.
Familiarity with process systems and proficiency in reading P&IDs.
Safety-focused. Experience implementing comprehensive safety programs and monitoring jobsite safety programs.
Technologically savvy. Should be adept and quick to learn project management software, scheduling programs, building information systems, etc.
Travel as needed for client meetings, AHJ meetings, internal meetings, site visits to review project progress and status.
Technologically savvy. Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Timberline, AutoCAD, or Revit.
Strong grasp of prime contract requirements including creation of estimates, schedules, scopes, budgets.
OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with at-risk projects working for an AEC firm with in-house architecture, engineering, and construction management teams strongly preferred.
Food, beverage, consumer goods, or life science sector experience preferred.
Construction project management certification (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client and organizational objectives.
Lead in risk assessment, contract negotiations, and making critical fee and pricing decisions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for market leaders, symbolizing the face of excellence in project performance.
Identify new opportunities and actively participate in the development of proposals that accurately and concisely define the scope of work, which achieves the clients’ objectives and support group decisions.
Maintain a hawk-eye view on budget and financial aspects, ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
Take charge in Construction & Design/Build initiatives, with key responsibilities in estimating and proposal crafting.
Ensure that estimate, design, schedule sequencing, and proposal stages meet client expectations in terms of budget, aesthetics, scope, and schedule.
Communicate project goals and requirements effectively, leading your team to success.
Cultivate the talents of your team, guiding them towards achieving personal and professional milestones.
Willingness to lead by example in all team roles, fostering unity and collaboration of the project team.
Ability to step into every role on the project as needed to maintain team effectiveness and morale.
Oversee the entire spectrum of construction activities, from initial estimates to contractor bidding processes for industrial facilities & structures (Cold Storage Distribution Centers, Food & Beverage Processing, Packaging, & Distributions Centers, Life Science and Advanced Technology Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Tilt Wall Distribution Centers, ASRS Robotics Distribution Centers, Data Centers, Clean Room/Dry Room Construction, MEP Driven Projects, etc.).
Ensure that every aspect of the project aligns with company standards, industry norms, and regulatory requirements.
Implement and enforce comprehensive safety programs and monitor jobsite safety.