Posted: November 18, 2009

Job Title: Director of Construction
Department: Construction
Reports to: Director of Operations

JOB SUMMARY:

St. Bernard Project (SBP), a non-profit rebuilding organization, seeks a goal-oriented and benchmark driven Director of Construction. The Director of Construction will provide oversight and management for St. Bernard Project’s construction programs. The Director of Construction will lead the construction department in executing SBP’s strategic plan, as it relates to construction, by establishing priorities and determining resource allocation for efficient and effective delivery of all construction projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

? Providing leadership and management for the scheduled completion of building/rebuilding quality homes
? Supervise the following staffing positions: Construction Managers, who manage individual homes/projects; Scheduler of subcontractors; and Supply/Warehouse Manager Ensure that all necessary permits are secured in a timely manner.
? Tracking and controlling construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within projected timeframe and budget
? Maintaining good communication with the position’s direct supervisor, the Director of Operations, and other departments that rely on work related to construction

QUALIFICATIONS:

? Graduate of a four-year degree program preferably in construction management, construction science, architecture or business administration
? Four years or more of experience assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity
? At least two years of direct supervisory experience.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
? Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.
? Good oral and written communication skills.

NOTE: This job description is not all inclusive, other duties are assigned to meet the needs of the organization.