Director of Construction - Affordable Housing

Macdonald and Company are proud to partner with a nationally recognized affordable housing developer, seeking a Director of Construction to join an experienced team of real estate construction professionals who manage a diverse portfolio of affordable multi-family housing properties across the United States. They have robust pipeline of ground up affordable housing developments and an aggressive plan to grow its national portfolio.

The Director of Construction will oversee and mentor a team of Project Managers, ensuring that all construction management activities are executed efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the Director will lead and manage their own construction projects, ensuring they are completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget, and that all internal and external stakeholders receive open and prompt communication of goals, objectives, and timelines.

As an expertly managed, well-capitalized, and rapidly growing organization, they offer excellent career opportunities. This role is ideal for a seasoned construction professional looking to lead a team and contribute to the growth of the affordable housing and multi-family real estate industry.

This position reports to the SVP, Construction and requires the ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

What You'll Contribute

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for construction operations, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, government agencies, and community partners.
• Manage the pre-construction process, including coordinating and leading meetings, reviewing contracts, managing internal and external projects, generating activity schedules, and reviewing scope, timelines, cost, and GCs.
• Oversee job start-up and schedule planning through project completion and closeout, utilizing appropriate tools.
• Challenge internal and external project teams to identify and implement cost and time-saving measures.
• Lead (internal) and participate (external) in schedule logic reviews, weekly project team meetings, mid-project reviews, general contract meetings, and other necessary meetings required to effectively complete the project.
• Review and obtain internal approvals for all internal and external change orders; process approved change orders with subcontractors and General Contractors.
• Forecast effectively project cost reports for internal jobs.
• Document timely potential issues affecting internal budgets.
• Implement and monitor project management tools on a regular basis for internal jobs.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with various vendors.
• Design and implement corporate procedures and systems.
• Ensure timely closeout during the post-construction process, including punch list management, schedule and monitor work-throughs, completion of lien waivers (internal), HUD requirements, and other activities. Conduct post-mortem meetings internally and externally, ensure proper record-keeping for physical and electronic storage, and resolve internal warranty issues and other external issues.
• Evaluate and improve current construction processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and adherence to financial targets.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status, challenges, and successes.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure proper financial tracking and reporting of construction activities.
• Oversee safety protocols and ensure that all construction activities comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the construction team.

What You Bring

• Instill a winning communication style with a team; a "get it done" attitude. Adept at motivating others and creating an environment that encourages everyone to accomplish project goals.
• Possess management courage, ensuring all parties know where they stand and addressing problems with persons/situations as needed.
• Remain calm under pressure and work effectively with others in highly stressful situations.
• Utilize strong negotiation skills with both internal and external parties.
• Understand job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Working knowledge of various labor requirements
• Relentlessly prioritize by focusing effort and time on what’s most important, identifying critical priorities, and planning for and adjusting to roadblocks.
• Maintain integrity and practice good ethics by modeling trusted and appropriate behavior.
• Train and develop others for future growth and retention.
• Be client and customer-focused, committed to meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders by building effective relationships across the company.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
• Loss control, construction, or related experience
• Completion of AGC or related project management leadership series is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in construction as superintendent, project manager, or similar position.
• Knowledge of scheduling software and project management software.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, reporting, and approval applications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft-based software applications including Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Thorough knowledge of trade activities through subcontractor or self-performance.
• Experience in scheduling, estimating and pre-construction processes and procedures.
• Experienced in preparing and submitting budget estimates, and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Understanding of construction management processes, building codes, safety regulations, and trades (survey, testing, excavating, site utilities, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, masonry, metals, woodwork, roofing, insulation, siding, EIFS, window/doors, drywall, painting, mechanical, and HVAC) required for successful completion of the project.
• Understand job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.