Westminster Communities of Florida, a nationally recognized non-profit organization serving seniors is seeking to fill a Director of Construction position at its office near downtown Orlando. This position is responsible for managing a team of Construction Managers, reviewing design, and managing construction projects for Senior Living facilities and properties within the Department of Design and Construction. This position requires experience in supervision of construction professionals, feasibility and due diligence, ground-up development, building construction, existing property conversion, building system upgrades and renovation projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage multiple projects by overseeing all construction activities on ongoing projects, including feasibility analysis, code review, project design and constructability review, preparation of project budgets, solicitation, review and evaluation of project bids, construction administration and project close out.
• Manage Construction Management Team Members to oversee approximately 30 to 45 active projects, in various stages of construction. Projects can range from $25, 000 to over $30 MM.
• Assist the VP Design and Construction and the communities in the development and preparation of the yearly capital budgets.
• Explore opportunities for value, efficiency, and re-utilization of existing resources.
• Monitor, track and inspect community building systems such as roofs, elevators, call systems and large HVAC Systems. Arrange for design and construction standards as needed / required for Independent, Residential Assisted Living and Health Centers (SNF).
• Supervise construction department staff, which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, managing, motivating, performance appraisal, policies, and procedures, to ensure achievement of the department’s goals.
• Solid technical knowledge of building systems, constructability, and infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of construction practices and methods, delivery models, building trades and associated language, as well as RFPs, bid analysis, scope and specification development.
• Provide preliminary plans and schematic designs for in-house reviews and analysis. Provide preliminary budget figures and value engineering as necessary to bring projects within established budget goals.
• Manage and supervise professional consultant activities in conjunction with outsourcing of construction services.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with third party Architects, Engineers and Construction Firms as needed to maintain an excellent standard for value, work, and efficiency.
• Support efforts to prepare, modify and/or obtain approvals for land development or redevelopments.

• Support efforts to prepare and obtain all permits and approvals for capital projects.
• Ensure that all construction and renovation projects are on target, on budget, and on time.
• Develop and maintain construction project schedules, cost reports and communication reports monthly.
• Supervise efforts to plan and replace, as needed, major building structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work closely and well with authorities having jurisdiction such as: Building Departments, Planning Agencies, Florida State Agency for Health Care Administration, and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to accomplish goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree is required. Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Construction preferred. 10-Years experience working in a design and construction role or related fields; General Contractor’s License strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Healthcare, Senior Living and HUD construction experience preferred. 10-Years Leadership experience in a multi-project management, and management of others. Proven skills in planning and approval process a must. Demonstrated experience as Project Manager on large ($10M+) projects.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or better