Are you looking for an organization that provides an open and collaborative environment? A culture that embraces individual growth utilizing a team-oriented concept. At Big-D Construction we Think Big, Work Big, Live Big.

Big-D Midwest has an opportunity for a Director of Industrial Warehouse to join our growing team in St. Paul, MN.

The Director of Industrial Warehouse will be responsible for all business development related activities to the Industrial Warehouse product type while working with both the preconstruction and operations teams to achieve project success.

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Ability to manage multiple larger projects.
• Able to perform all job duties of Project Manager.
• Oversees and provides input regarding all issues that require risk management.
• Studies bids and construction plans carefully, looking for potential issues before project start.
• Build strong win-win relationships with other departments within Big-D, including accounting, marketing, business development, field managers.
• Reviews (and fully understands) prime contract with Senior Vice President and provides red line changes.
• Provide detailed contractual interpretations to team regarding prime contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing projects in various construction delivery methods to include Design Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) and Hard bid formats.
• Make recommendations in project delivery method and contract award designation process.
• Supervise and provide input on methods to manage Owner furnished material or work.
• Takes initiative and is involved during the proposal phase including, but not limited to writing project management plans, creating proposal schedules, reviewing proposals.
• Delegates and manages the compilation of operations & maintenance (O&M) manuals, and submits them in accordance with contract documents.
• Ability to recognize project issues and timely acquire/coordinate company resources to support project as required.
• Supervises project team’s overall administration and technical direction to single or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exhibits strong commitment to customer service, both internal and external, loyalty to Big-D, in fulfillment of Big-D’s stewardship/mission.
• Proactively monitor the progress of the CPM schedule through updated schedules
• Ensure field managers/staff are adhering to Big-D safety programs.
• Holds team members accountable during all aspects of the project.
• Full understanding of design process and able to provide quality control review of plans/specifications.
• Ensures project team is performing all tasks in a streamlined fashion and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Directs, guides, assists, plans and supports the design team as required.
• Clearly, concisely and timely documents all changes or deviations from the contract documents including notifying the Owner of potential issues.
• Proficient in technical writing for proposals..
• Assist in developing prequalified subcontractor bidders list, review qualifications, and award contracts.
• Coordinate construction activities of owners, public agencies, facility operations, tenants, and utility companies in order to assure the desired project schedule, budget and quality are achieved.
• Responsible for comprehensive design review for 30%, 60% and 90% design drawings. Input shall be provided in regard to cost, feasibility and completeness, as well as assist with management of the design.
• Understanding of cost estimating software and ability to accurately provide input regarding project costs.
• Negotiates subcontract modifications with subcontractors to manage risk.
• Ensures prime and subcontractor contractual requirements are met prior to performing work.
• Responsible to provide technical and procedural construction direction to internal and external shareholders.
• Provide prompt and accurate reporting of all required costs, changes, schedules, and insurance data.
• Responsible for review/approval of change order requests and onsite change orders.

Critical Skills:

• Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office
• Excellent computer skills
• Outstanding, Decisive Leadership
• Ability to coach, mentor and teach team members
• Strong Organizational and Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• High ethical standards
• Exhibits strong “can do” attitude
• Problem solver
• Able to provide technical and procedural construction direction to teams
• Good time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Work well in a team environment
• Business Development

Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or other related field.
• 10 years of related experience working on industrial/commercial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing projects in various construction delivery methods to include Design Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) and Hard bid formats.

BENEFITS:

• Big-D Pays for 100% of your medical and dental insurance premiums- even for family plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly Employer Contribution
• 401k w/ match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for by Big-D
• Voluntary supplemental plans available
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)