Construction Director

Job Description

Key Purpose of Role - Construction Director

To manage and direct the construction department to provide a quality product efficiently, safely, and professionally; within set budgets and agreed timescales, ensuring highest levels of customer satisfaction.

To be responsible for: Contract Managers, Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Trainee Assistant Site Managers, and site personnel (via Site Managers).

To ensure the construction department adheres to the company’s policies on Health and Safety, ensuring requirements of Health and Safety legislation are met and safe working practices are actively encouraged.

To work in collaboration with other departments, particularly the sales department, to review and discuss a range of construction issues from potential sites through to existing developments.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Management of the Company

Work effectively as part of the senior management team and take a “whole company” perspective to managing issues.

The Construction Director has a corporate responsibility for the management of the company; including the general running of the company, setting budgets, minimising risks, maximising opportunities, achieving the company’s targets, and positively influencing the progression and growth of the company.

Management of the Department

Responsible for effectively managing the construction function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, and the department maximises revenue and contributes to the company’s operating profit.

Project Planning

In conjunction with the Managing Director, agree the direction of build and locations for compounds and storage. Identify critical path issues and put plans in place to meet key dates.

Build Programme

Produce build programmes, monitor and review in conjunction with Contract Managers, to ensure adherence to programmes.

Build Quality

Monitor and inspect developments regularly to ensure that all quality control procedures are adhered to, achieving high standards of build and good NHBC Audit results.

Visit each site at least once a month.

Build Cost

Ensure site and build costs are controlled within budget. Attend all cost value comparison meetings to review costs and take necessary action to rectify variances.

Staffing

Ensure the right quality and calibre of staff are recruited, lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise, and performance manage staff to achieve best performance.

Health & Safety

Comply with responsibilities in the company Health & Safety Policy to ensure a safe working environment for employees, subcontractors, and members of the public.

Customer Satisfaction

Monitor and continually review the quality being produced to ensure the highest standards are achieved.

Meetings

Attend weekly Build and Sales meetings and keep the management team fully informed of site issues and progress.

Working Relationships

Effective working relationships are essential; focus on internal colleagues and external contractors, suppliers, purchasers, and inspectors.

Decision Making Authority

Build costs, within budget.

Build rate, within build programme.

Site Management Bonus Targets.

Person Specification: Construction Director

Qualifications

Building & Management Qualifications relevant to the role (desirable).

Experience

Proven track record delivering high value energy projects on time and to budget.

Substantial Contract negotiation/delivery experience.

Key knowledge and skills

Strong communication skills, leadership skills, excellent planning skills, and strong attention to detail.

Personal attributes

A high degree of self-motivation, resilience, and drive. An ability to make decisions under pressure and commercial awareness.