Construction Director

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Provide strategic leadership and direction for the construction of the state-of-the-art stadium project, ensuring alignment with project goals, objectives, and specifications.
- Lead and manage the construction team, including project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure effective coordination and collaboration throughout all phases of the project.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the construction plan, schedule, and budget, and monitor progress against key milestones and deliverables to ensure timely completion of the project.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including project sponsors, owners, and senior management, to define project requirements, priorities, and success criteria, and provide regular updates and reports on project status and performance.
- Manage the selection and negotiation of contracts with construction firms, vendors, and suppliers, and oversee contract administration, compliance, and quality assurance to ensure adherence to project specifications and standards.
- Develop and implement safety protocols, quality control measures, and risk management strategies to ensure a safe working environment, minimize project risks, and maintain high standards of construction quality.
- Lead in implementing departmental procedures to ensure operations progress as planned.
- Overseeing the entire project lifecycle. The role involves planning, executing, and closing of projects. Coordination of various stakeholders, manage budgets and timelines and ensure the successful implementation of design.
- Lead drawing review activities, ensuring the engineering and the design is in conformance with the project specifications and client requirements, coordination with architects and/or design consultants.
- Setting targets, objectives & responsibilities for all supervised staff.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, building inspectors, and other relevant authorities to obtain necessary permits, approvals, and certifications, and ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, and standards.
- Monitor and manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, and identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering, and efficiency improvements to maximize project profitability.
- Lead and facilitate regular project meetings, workshops, and reviews with key stakeholders, and ensure effective communication, collaboration, and resolution of project-related issues and challenges.
- Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement within the construction team, and promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance and capabilities.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Minimum of 25 years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles overseeing large-scale construction projects, preferably in the sports or entertainment industry.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex construction projects, including stadiums or sports facilities, on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- In-depth knowledge of construction management principles, methodologies, and best practices, and familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, and standards.
- Experience in project management software and tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

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