Director of Construction

Valiant is looking for a Director of Construction to join our Team!  The Director Construction will oversee and coordinate various construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.  The Project Manager will report directly to this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors for specific needs such as painting or plumbing.
• Supervises each Onsite Manager and Project Manager to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties.
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with his/her manager concerning budget progress and costs.
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Along with Onsite Manager, develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, and designers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering required.
• Shall have an American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) or The American Hospital Association's (AHA) Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months

• 5+ years of construction management for medical facilities experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
• Ability to travel as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, lifting, ascending, and descending stairs, climbing, extended sitting or standing, to various degrees.