Director, Construction Management( can be based in TX/AZ/CO/NJ/IL)

The Director, Construction Management will oversee the Construction team which manages all ongoing construction and major renovation projects within the HelloFresh network. This includes capital improvements & all on-site construction and land development, including budget, scheduling, quality assurance,  job site safety & compliance, and relevant building codes for our current & future HelloFresh Fulfillment Centers.  

You will…
Lead the team responsible for design, planning, organization, and execution of capital construction projects
Lead the coordination of all construction project logistical tasks & timelines 
Overall responsibility for the financial management of all construction projects that can be in excess of $50M in total project costs.
Make frequent site visits to survey the progress of work on all construction and associated renovation projects to assure quality control & monitor performance to contract. 
Lead the formulation of construction budgets; develop RFPs, negotiate terms and conditions with professional entities.
Establish agreed upon project expectations and adherence to the approved budget and work effectively with end user(s), such as Fulfillment Operations, Engineering, Logistics, etc. - and other necessary outside professionals (architects, engineers, developers, estimators, equipment planners, etc.) to establish the scope and budget for a project
Interface with local/state agencies regarding permits and inspects
Liaise with outside contractors regarding bidding, scheduling, billing, and execution
Monitor performance to contract and recommend payment for appropriate services rendered. This includes review and submission of all letters of approval, invoices, change orders, support documentation, etc. 
Manage business and develop relationships with external contractors.
Manage review process of all project design documents (drawings and specifications) 
Ensure maintenance of up-to-date building & plot plans for planning & control purposes 
Regularly and effectively communicates the status of all major & minor construction projects to Leadership and stakeholders.

Your qualities…
Performance management: of direct reports, projects and/or vendors
Problem Solving/Analysis: Ability to shift focus and react to changing scope and conditions
Detailed Oriented and Results Driven
Partnership: Partner with Operations and support teams to deliver projects to enhance operations
Multitasking: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
Communication Proficiency: speak to team members with tact and diplomacy

At a minimum you have…
Bachelor’s degree is required.  Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field a plus
10+ years’ experience in construction with 5 years of experience in building e-commerce fulfillment/distribution centers 
5+ years experience in leading a Construction Management team
Food industry experience required
Significant working knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to facility buildouts 
Experience managing multiple projects of scope and scale simultaneously
Proven history negotiating contracts for facility expansion (contractors, sub-vendors, landlords, permit offices, site management, etc.)
Understanding of Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes 
Proficient in CAD
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requires heavy travel to all sites