Regional Director of Construction

The Regional Director of Construction (“RDOC”) leads our construction operations. The Regional Director of Construction is directly responsible for the department's overall construction operations, including high-level oversight of all project teams. The RDOC will oversee the department’s daily operations and ensure that performance and financial goals are achieved through effective team management and direction. They will also be responsible for assessing, evaluating, and reporting on the overall team and individual team member performance.

Job Description

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, is a leader in the Grocery/Retail/Restaurant construction industry with diverse individuals dedicated to our people, customers, projects, and community.

We strongly focus on building a culture encouraging our employees to grow personally and professionally.

KDC is also a proud recipient of the Top Workplaces 2022, 2023 & 2024, presented by the Orange County Register.

Performance Expectations

Striving to be the leader in construction and facilities services by exceeding customer expectations begins with each employee. Through the individual contributions of our employees, we can support our core values. To help us accomplish this goal, we ask for you to SMILE.

• Synergy – bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring departments.
• Marketing – understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall success of our Company.
• Innovation – continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.
• Longevity – understanding that tenure with the organization is achievable as a committed team member.
• Excellence – bring your whole self to work.
• Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities ensures that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Concern for Safety
• Ensuring Accountability
• Exemplifying Integrity
• Industry Knowledge
• Problem-Solving

Essential Job Functions

1. Supports the Vice President of Construction with assigned responsibilities.
2. Manages Senior Project Managers / Project Managers and supports all construction activities through Project Management collaboration.
3. Manages team performance, including appraisals, coaching, and development; communicates expectations and enforces policies, procedures, and standards; implements disciplinary action when necessary.
4. Oversees the creation of master schedules, project timelines, and milestones.
5. Review and approve project-specific budgets.
6. Trains assigned individuals on the Company’s project financial objectives.
7. Assign project Managers to execute negotiated and awarded projects based on experience and customer expectations.
8. Develop and maintain customer relationships.
9. Works with the Construction Team to meet customer expectations.
10. Administers timely performance reviews for direct reports.
11. Assists in interviews and hiring for the construction and estimating department.
12. Resolves unforeseen project conditions with Project Managers, including subcontractor challenges.
13. Reviews Project Managers’ weekly schedules and reports for accuracy and completeness.
14. Review outgoing Weekly Project Updates for accuracy and completeness before submitting them to the customer.
15. Review the estimating teams’ bid proposals before submission to the customer.
16. Review and sign construction-related documents, including Contracts, Change Orders, Subcontracts, Warranty and Guarantee Letters, and any other document included in the Project Requirements.
17. Provides support, backup documentation, information, insights, and direction regarding any disputes between the Company, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
18. Mentors Company employees by sharing experiences, pitfalls, and solutions.
19. Serves as a responsible leader through the direction and guidance of the team to ensure all safety requirements for all jobs are upheld. Adheres to all aspects of our Health, Safety, and Environmental Program for self-protection and the protection of co-workers, subcontractors, the public, and the client by supporting all Company safety efforts.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills

1. 15 years experience with related project management roles or equivalent.
2. Degree in construction management or a related field preferred.
3. Proven track record of success with measurable achievements in leadership roles.
4. Experience managing commercial construction teams in all project facets, including onsite and offsite work.
5. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the project.
6. Oversees scheduling, purchasing, and estimating experience and learning management of personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
7. Ability to interpret architectural plans and specifications.
8. Proficient with computers and familiar with Microsoft Software Suite. Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
9. Must be able to multi-task, have strong attention to detail, and have excellent time management skills to achieve all established deadlines.
10. Able to identify a need, remove barriers, and know how to make things happen.
11. Values diversity of ideas, opinions, and people. Has good common sense and applied logic.
12. Must possess or be able to obtain an appropriate state driver’s license before employment, along with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction, offers a competitive salary/hourly range of $171,902.00 to $214,878.00 per year – while considering the candidate’s experience and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical insurance Dental HMO and PPO insurance Vision insurance Life/AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts – Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Care 401(k) retirement plan Vacation and Sick Time Holidays

KDC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

A proud recipient of the Top Workplaces 2022 and 2023, presented by the Orange County Register.

Founded in 1996, KDC offers commercial construction and retail maintenance services in California and neighboring states.

Our diverse team of project managers and superintendents brings extensive knowledge and leadership; managing hundreds of Remodel, Tenant Improvement, and Ground-Up projects each year.

KDC is a leader in the construction industry with proven Program Management success in executing Multi-Site Rollouts.

KDC provides estimating, pre-construction, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, warehousing, and field management services.

We have the unique capability to self-perform fast track projects with contractor licenses in General Building, General Engineering, Mechanical, and Plumbing; employing expert craftsmen from numerous trades.

We value our longstanding relationships with pre-qualified subcontractors and suppliers from wide-ranging disciplines.

KDC is committed to exceeding customer expectations with a reputation for delivering the highest quality results.