We are recruiting for a Director of Development to join an established regional community organization. This is a great career opportunity to work with an organization that offers exceptional employee and family benefits including fully covered health benefits for employees and dependents, retirement options, “one-way mileage,” daily catered employee meals, and other incredible perks! The Director of Development will be responsible for the day-to-day management, supervision and administration of various construction, renovation, and development projects for the company. Hybrid work schedule. Salary: $180,000-$200,000 DOE plus potential bonus.

The qualified candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in construction development and planning, excellent communication skills, and project management certification. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs staff in the development of conceptual plans and budgets for facilities project to support fiscal decision making. 
• Develops planning documents for initiation of projects.
• Ensures department staff coordinate all parties involved in the pre-construction planning, design, and construction process, and provides recommendations on appropriate and cost-efficient purchases and expenditures.
• Directs staff in the performance of bid reviews and bid preparation and recommends award of contract based upon proper screening and research of potential vendors/contractors. 
• Ensures the department organizes and maintains project correspondence with all contracting parties by reviewing contract plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate building codes and project requirements. 
• Ensures and facilitates resolution of construction contract disputes and claims. 
• Ensures the department staff properly performs construction contract close-out requirements and maintains documentation files. 
• Visits project sites on a regular basis and provides regularly scheduled reports on progress to the leadership team. 
• Sets priorities and makes appropriate decisions on assignments contingent upon availability of manpower and materials.
• Performs other duties as requested.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field required.
• 15 years of experience in planning and construction experience is required.
• Certifications in PMP, PfMP or PgMP, preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in person, by phone and email using professional and courteous etiquette. 
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, Construction/Project Management software, Share Point, and Adobe PDF.
• Strong presentation skills to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.