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Construction Director
Location:
NV|Nevada
Industry:
General Contractor - Multifamily
Salary:
$160,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annual
About the Client
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,
was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.
About the Role
- Supervise all regional construction personnel and activity
- Ensure all construction is performed according to code, drawings, contracted scope & specifications
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, training and retention of project management and field personnel
- Mitigate cost risk by providing estimates during land acquisition due diligence and pre-construction
- Review drawings to optimize design and suggest value engineering opportunities
- Advise Project Managers in bidding, buy-out, and subcontractor selections
- Collaborate with Purchasing for optimal approach to estimating, bidding, buy-out to maximize profit
- Oversee Project Managers in ongoing budget maintenance including formal monthly budget review
- Advise Project Managers regarding supplementing or replacing non-performing subcontractors
- Interact with Scheduling Team and Project Managers to create reasonable and accurate baseline schedules, then monitor and drive performance to minimize construction timelines
- Visit construction sites regularly to evaluate overall construction performance
- Ensure compliance with expectations on Quality Control, Safety, SWPPP, and FHA/ADA guidelines
- Ensure smooth and timely turn-over of units and amenities to Property Management
- Evaluate and approve change orders as needed
- Handle escalated issues in design, field execution, and subcontractor performance
- Define contract scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to travel overnight
About the Candidate
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Seven years or more of related construction experience
- Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Possess basic knowledge of budgeting and financial matters
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25
- Regular exposure to outside weather conditions
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Administration or related field is preferred
- Demonstrated problem solving skills by using persistence and ability to overcome obstacles
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
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