Director of Field Operations

Why Renovo:
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. More on DLC below! 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.

About the role:
The Director of Field Operations is responsible for overseeing the field execution and operational performance of Renovo's construction projects. This role provides leadership to Superintendents, ensuring projects are executed safely and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the VP of Construction, the Director drives field operations excellence, promotes consistency across job sites, and implements best practices that support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities :

• Train, manage and develop Superintendents to create best in class team.
• Oversee construction activity of projects with onsite presence as often and for as long as required by the project conditions and expectations.
• Provide weekly financial, critical path schedule and project quality updates to the VP for all active projects.
• Lead weekly Site Superintendent meetings.
• Oversee and manage all site safety, organization, quality of work and subcontractor relationships.
• Provide performance feedback to Superintendents on a regular basis and address and document any performance deficiencies right away.
• Support the PM team during the Pre - construction period to ensure the start date is met and the site is set up in a safe and productive manner.
• Oversee and support the PM teams during the Construction period including but not limited to the following:
  • Oversee and support RFI's, Submittals & Project Milestones as required.
  • Review and approve PCCOs, SCOs & direct costs,
  • Support communication with the project team, design team and subcontractors.
  • Review PM weekly project reports (External & Internal) & updated project schedule.
  • Attend weekly OAC meetings as required.
  • Review 3 week look ahead with Site Superintendens.
  • Review and approve final submission of project Payment Applications & subcontractor payments.
  • Review the PM Project portfolio financial update.

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.
• Collaborative and cooperative with internal teammates and external parties.
• Ability to be anticipatory and solutions focused.
• Well-developed and effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to persuade and influence to get all parties' buy-in.
• Hands-on and ready to pitch in on whatever is needed.
• Service first attitude.
• Proactive, energetic with a creative, pleasant disposition.
• Ability to problem-solve and be resourceful.
• Act with high sense of urgency.

Technical Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of Project Manager experience in Retail fit-out construction with a General Contractor (preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of Site Superintendent experience in Retail fit-out construction with a General Contractor (preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of Director or Project Executive experience in Retail fit-out construction with a General Contractor (required).
• Single story Retail ground-up experience (required).
• Proficient in reading and understanding Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP plans (required).
• Proficient in email and vocal communication.
• Experience with Procore or a similar Project Management software (required).
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Project (required).

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.