Director Of Construction

Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Director of Construction with experience in Life Sciences. The successful candidate will be based in Morrisville, NC with the ability to travel to client sites as required. Regional candidates living in strategic locations and/or willing to travel to client sites will also be considered.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

Our Director of Construction Management assures the quality and integrity of our projects, as well supporting our teams in bringing projects in on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities for Candidates include, but not limited to, the following:

• Oversees the Life Sciences construction management business in United States
• Project Management: Overseeing the complete lifecycle of construction projects, from initial planning and design to the execution and final delivery. This involves ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards.
• Strategic Planning: Developing strategic plans to drive the growth and efficiency of construction operations. This includes long-term goal setting, resource allocation, and implementing strategies that align with the broader business objectives.
• Staff Supervision: Leading, managing, and developing teams, ensuring that staff have the necessary skills, motivation, and direction to perform effectively. Responsibilities also include hiring new team members and conducting performance evaluations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintaining clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and governmental bodies. This ensures that all parties are aligned and informed at every stage of the project.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensuring all construction activities comply with legal, safety, and environmental standards. Implementing quality control processes to maintain high standards in construction practices and outputs.
• Budget Management: Overseeing the financial aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role involves making decisive financial decisions to ensure the profitability and financial viability of projects.
• Risk Management: Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks that could impact the project timeline, budget, or quality. Implementing robust risk management strategies is crucial to the smooth operation and success of construction projects.
• Supports business development in support of EPCM project opportunities.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability
  
  

Project Specific Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise Sub-Contractors activities by developing /reviewing/monitoring - method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment needs, temporary power sources, work schedule and productivity
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned disciplines / subset of on-site construction
• Coordinates field personnel work schedules to maximize utilization and ensure work is delivered on schedule
• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on-site construction. Utilize Commercial processes to capture variations effectively
• Maintain liaison with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule
• Assist in resolving construction problem (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.)
• Monitor and enforce craft compliance with project safety program requirements
• Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, support craft activities follow the project schedule
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation, and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures
  
  

Qualifications

• Typically, minimum qualified to ISCED Level 5 (technical diploma / apprenticeship) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Appropriate level of field construction experience, typically gained through a minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant industry
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Display both good judgment and leadership qualities
• Ability to work with timelines/targets
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required
• Excellent interpersonal organizational, communication and team building skills
• Role model for Wood’s values & behaviors
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.