Director, Construction

BASIC FUNCTION: The Director of Construction takes a leadership role and facilitates the overall construction process and leadership of the construction department at Casto. This position will have oversight of the entire construction department.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, and administering all construction services activities of Casto in the Carolinas from the estimating stage, through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and project close-out.
• Supervises the development of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications.
• Has overall responsibility for project execution, ensuring that projects are delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety and to Casto performance expectations.
• Ensures that projects are delivered meeting Casto obligations to Tenants and Anchors.
• Will bid and negotiate site work, building, and miscellaneous contracts for the completion of the project.
• Resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the project to the owners.
• Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of a high-performance project team.
• Oversee all field operations and contractors.
• Manage and keep record of project start dates and manage construction team. Conduct weekly department meetings to review current projects.
•  Assumes responsibility for overseeing all contractors and professionals selected for the project.
• Manage meetings with contractors, professionals, and Tenant or Anchor owners’ representatives.
• Verify accuracy of contract documents prior to them being issued.
• Monitor project buyouts and occasionally perform project buyouts.
• Assemble documents required for monthly project updates.
• Work with the development team to assist in new project estimating.
• Review and offer direction in the selection of contractors, contract summaries of work, contractual issues or any other issues that arise in the course of management of construction projects.
• Assist the development team in design phase of the project to achieve construction efficiencies.
• Ensure accuracy of bids and estimates.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry with familiarity of building codes, laws and regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

• 4-6 years’ experience in construction industry
• 1-3 years in management and/or leadership position
• Excellent communication skills