Director of Construction Management

As the Director of Construction Management, you will be an integral member of our Leadership team in successfully developing and executing projects within the Construction industry to further strengthen the efforts of our highly skilled engineering team. You will have total ownership of the construction group’s project management including project deliverables, budgets, quality assurance and schedule whilst leading ongoing staff development and retention efforts. You will establish goals, priorities, and objectives; as well as develop and manage guidelines, policies, and procedures. In addition, you will be responsible for business development for construction management and construction administration opportunities on both horizontal and vertical projects in both the public and the private sector market in collaboration with the business development and executive teams to drive profitability. What you will do: Lead the Construction Management Group, nationally Work with the group’s leadership team to plan, manage, execute, and deliver various projects on time, on budget and in line with our clients’ expectations. Lead the RFP/RFQ process including site visits, client meetings, scope development, preparation of project approach, technical plans and schedules Create and review monthly metrics; KPI's, budgets, and estimates Lead QA/QC requirements and approaches plus ensuring overall site safety Manage direct reports, including Construction Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, Technicians and alike; this includes ongoing staff development and retention Utilize your expertise of cost trends, change management, and other construction-related matters to ensure overall success of project delivery while maintaining Milhouse Engineering & Construction’s standards and specifications for project success. What we are looking for: Expert knowledge of construction management / construction administration policies and procedures for a variety of clients Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a pro-active manner Cultivate effective relationships with clients, and team members Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive project management experience Experience with IDOT/CDOT/Cook County Proficient managing teams of 10 - 20 direct reports Proficient managing multiple projects simultaneously Your background: Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution A minimum of 15 years of leadership engineering experience in construction administration/construction management practice area Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois Registration in relevant professional organizations and participation in committees is desirable Agency certifications in various relevant skill sets is desirable $157,000 - $200,000 a year The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find! Milhouse is a pay transparency non-discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Why Join the Civil Team? Here's why: If you are looking to join an energetic and growing department, then the Milhouse Civil team might be the perfect fit for you. Beyond exciting Architectural, Transportation, Site Civil, and Structural project opportunities of all sizes and complexities, the Civil team also holds monthly team lunches and quarterly socials. We want to ensure that all our team members are engaged and maintaining the work life balance that is necessary to maximize their potential. If this sounds like a fit for you, then apply today! Here's a little information on Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.: Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better. We are a unique, Chicago-based firm whose collective passion, vision and expertise has led to phenomenal growth! With more than 500+ talented professionals and offices across the globe, Milhouse offers a dynamic work environment where there is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to go after it. Our people are the cornerstone of our organization, and key to our success. Join a remarkably talented team that shares a passion for what they do and a vision for improving communities around the world through innovative engineering and construction. Important Notice to US Applicants Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits List: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Plan Transit Benefits Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Education & Development Program Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program Wellness Program Employee Recognition Program Lunch and Learns Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training) Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood) #J-18808-Ljbffr Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.