Director of Construction - DIA

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Director of Construction oversees all facets of the Company’s airport construction and maintenance projects (including any joint venture or third party projects contracted by the Company), from initial conception and planning through to final completion, ensuring on-time openings, within budget and in compliance with all of the following (collectively, the “Project Requirements”) : all quality and safety standards; design, architectural, structural, and engineering requirements; all contractual and legal requirements; and any requirements imposed by the landlord where the project is located. The Director of Construction is also responsible for effectively managing / leading project teams, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and all construction and maintenance related workers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all stages of construction and maintenance, from initial planning to final completion.
• Direct day-to-day construction project management planning and execution processes to meet Project Requirements, schedules, resource allocations, and financial objectives.
• Study job specifications and Project Requirements to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Manage governance of projects by establishing standards, processes, and tools for effective project management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, monitor, and submit project budgets and cost tracking reports for all construction projects, and work to eliminate waste, minimize variances, and ensure projects are completed within allocated resources.
• Set project productivity and quality targets to ensure timely completion (e.g., on-time openings) for all projects.
• Monitor project milestones, changes, and technical status reports.
• In cooridination with the Company’s legal department, prepare contracts and, as necessary, negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Manage strategic supplier and contractor relationships, establishing open, honest, efficient, direct lines of communication.
• Respond to escalated project issues that may impede project delivery and direct and facilitate prompt solutions.
• Apply for, obtain, and maintain all necessary approvals, permits and / or licenses.
• Analyze project metrics to identify weaknesses or problems and propose operational improvements and cost savings for future projects.
• Direct, lead, mentor, support, and supervise project managers and construction superintendents.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Project Requirements, including, without limitation, applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders, including project teams, airport operations teams, and senior corporate leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position is based at Denver International Airport (DEN). DEN is a climate-controlled environment and the temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. Use of public spaces as provided by the airport will be required when working at DEN.

Position may require evening, weekend, or holiday work. Prolonged periods of standing or walking, with ability to comfortably climb ladders and stairs. Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push and / or pull 50-pound loads at a time. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Salary : $160,000 - 185,000