Director of Construction - Asa Carlton, Inc.

SUMMARY

Asa Carlton, Inc., a commercial construction company headquartered in Braselton, GA, currently has an opening for a Director of Construction. We are seeking candidates with extensive experience in ground-up new construction and site development, specifically Restaurant, Fuel Station/Convenience Store, and Retail commercial construction projects. This candidate will be responsible for managing the workload and development of the operations staff in our commercial construction division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• The Director of Construction will oversee the daily management, coordination, and oversight of all commercial construction projects within the division.
• Provide departmental oversight for all phases of construction projects from beginning to end, providing guidance, leadership, and oversight of the day-to-day operations of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work closely and supervise multiple Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers to oversee ongoing commercial construction projects and renovations.
• Ensure that cost control is set up and maintained in accordance with company standards. Monitor and manage bottom line profit accountability for the commercial construction division.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits and perform regular job audits to check and monitor progress and quality standards.
• Review contract terms and conditions and assist Executive Management in contract negotiations.
• Ensure that scheduling procedures are followed - baseline critical path schedule, monthly updates, two-week lookahead schedules, etc.
• Provide oversight of the project closeout process for the division ensuring that deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Recruit, train, mentor and oversee the supervision of qualified construction personnel.
• Establish and promote the safety culture on all jobsites and be proactive in the prevention of injuries to employees and the public, environmental hazards and property losses through professional planning and management of assigned projects.
• Assure jobsite compliance to Asa Carlton’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) program, policies, and regulatory requirements including any client or facility specific requirements.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Enforce project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards and ensure that onsite QA/QC meetings and inspections are being conducted and documented.
• Follow, promote, and enforce all company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Create and provide timely and accurate reporting to Executive Management, including weekly Work in Progress, Manpower Needs, and monthly financial projections.
• Ensure each project team member's compliance with their job descriptions and responsibilities and conduct formal employee performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Work with the Business Development team to develop new or renewed client relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Ten or more years of experience in management-level positions in Commercial Construction will be expected of top candidates.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related degree is preferred, but equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience of successfully managing and completing ground-up commercial construction projects ranging from $5-15MM.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, with a heavy emphasis in Excel.
• Intermediate skill level with technology and computer systems.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus.
• Experience with Bluebeam is a plus.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management ability.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• This is a Corporate Office position based out of our Braselton, GA office which may require nationwide travel up to 10-15% throughout the entire US.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
• It is Asa Carlton’s policy to conduct background, pre-employment, health screening assessment, and reference checks.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Director of Construction is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk to hear. The Director of Construction is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms. The Director of Construction must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available.
• 401-K Retirement Plan with company match.
• Company Paid Life insurance for employee.
• Voluntary Life Insurance available.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverages available.
• Accident and Critical Care coverages available.
• Legal Plan assistance offered.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Company Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time.