Construction Director

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Director to join our team! In this role, you will manage all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of a large project (construction value $500M+), ensuring maximum efficiency and timely execution.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Direct the overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Ensure the timely availability of subcontractors and major construction equipment to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Establish assignments for Construction Superintendents and monitor progress, recommending corrective action as necessary.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend promotions and salary actions.
• Manage the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet budget goals.
• Stay alert to potential problem areas and take preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Ensure the use of sound construction practices to attain required quality control at maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients, including formal presentations.
• Ensure effective implementation of all company and client policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
• Serve as the primary contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government representatives for construction-related activities.
• Maintain strong client and community relations.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field (or equivalent construction-related work experience).
• Typically, 15+ years of experience in field construction is required.
• Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction-related processes, industry practices, and the technical aspects of all facilities to be erected.
• Demonstrated effective managerial capability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to construction site locations as needed.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience in the construction of large-scale civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or international locations.
• Proven ability to manage complex construction projects and teams effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain strong client and community relations.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!