DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Job Description

Job Description

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Position Type: Full-time

Supervises: Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Laborers, Buyer Services Representatives and Subcontractors

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE : To oversee all field activities for all Van Daele of Northern California projects, in relation to schedules, quality control, safety and superintendent supervision. This position includes performing the duties of a superintendent, when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Oversee all Superintendents and their projects and report directly to the Vice President of Operations.
• Prepare bi-weekly labor allocations to ensure projects are staffed appropriately.
• Ensure that Superintendents follow company policy and maintain required job site paperwork and documentation.
• Conduct Superintendent training.
• Review projects and determine where the project is in relation to the project schedule.
• Work with Superintendents and Senior Project Managers to ensure schedules are met and to work through any delays.
• Walk projects to ensure that work is being completed to the highest standards.
• Assist Superintendents and Senior Project Managers on dispute resolutions with subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain safe job sites with current safety practices and confirm the consistency of safety meetings.
• Ensure proper signage is posted on jobsites at all times.
• Review and ensure subcontractors are kept updated.
• Oversee Superintendent’s supervision of field employees and subcontractors.
• Participate in weekly project update meetings with Senior Project Managers and department heads.
• Assist Senior Project Managers with due diligence items related to schedules, general conditions, and staffing plans.
• Performs other assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, General Superintendent experience is required
• Capable in reading and interpreting building plans and specifications
• Ability to develop schedules and successfully manage personnel, vendors, and subcontractors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in multi-tasking and time management
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and able to use smart phones, tablets, lap tops, etc.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record

 

A complete job description is available upon request.

Company Description

Van Daele Homes is a privately owned home building company. Our management team is comprised of some of the most respected and experienced home-building professionals in the industry. Together, since 1987 we have created exceptional new home communities for more than 15,000 families.

Van Daele Homes is a company that hasn't lost its human qualities or its core values. We appreciate our employees and we strive to provide a company culture that is conducive to creativity and success along with a benefit program that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Company Description

Van Daele Homes is a privately owned home building company. Our management team is comprised of some of the most respected and experienced home-building professionals in the industry. Together, since 1987 we have created exceptional new home communities for more than 15,000 families.\r\n\r\nVan Daele Homes is a company that hasn't lost its human qualities or its core values. We appreciate our employees and we strive to provide a company culture that is conducive to creativity and success along with a benefit program that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.