Director of Construction

Director Of Construction

Renovo Construction is a General Contractor business created by DLC in 2021. Since Renovo is an affiliate company of DLC, a leading owner and operator of shopping centers, we have access to a pipeline of continual business with some of the world's most iconic brands including Starbucks, Dick's Sporting Goods, Homegoods, Burlington, Ross, AspenDental & Wellnow. The business plan is to grow Renovo into a $100M+/yr General Contractor executing projects both internally and for external clients. Renovo is a people-driven company that hires top talent and works with best-in-class partners. The Director of Construction is responsible for overseeing the execution and operational performance of Renovo's construction projects. This role provides strategic leadership to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the VP of Construction, the Director drives operational excellence, strengthens project execution, and implements process improvements that support Renovo's continued growth and success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to build a high-performing organization.
• Foster a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and exceptional client service.
• Partner with the People team on recruiting, onboarding and performance management.
• Establish best practices and standardized operating procedures across the organization.
• Provide oversight for all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to mitigate schedule, budget, or quality impacts.
• Oversee project staffing and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Review project financials, schedules, forecasts, change orders, and cost reports to ensure overall portfolio health.
• Partner with Project Managers to resolve complex project challenges and support successful project execution.
• Lead weekly operational meetings with Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Continuously improve construction processes, reporting and communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, etc.

Soft Skills/Behaviors:

• Ability to stay focused and productive in fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Passion and aptitude to lead, supervise and develop project team.
• Ability to be anticipatory and solutions focused.
• Well-developed and effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on and ready to pitch in on whatever is needed.
• Service first attitude.
• Ability to problem-solve and be resourceful.
• Act with high sense of urgency.

Technical Skills:

• 7-10 years of construction experience in Retail with a General Contractor.
• 5 years of experience managing Project Managers and Site Superintendent experience in Retail fit-out and ground up construction.
• Proficient in reading and understanding Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP plans.
• Experience with Procore or a similar Project Management software.

The expected salary range for this position is between $175,000 and $200,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.