Regional Construction Director

The role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Construction Director to lead and oversee our construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction management, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. As the Regional Construction Director, you will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the project, managing the project team, and ensuring the safe successful execution of the construction plan.

Main responsibilities

• / Project Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership throughout all phases of the construction project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• / Team Management: Build, lead, and mentor a diverse team of professionals, including project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and subcontractors. Foster a collaborative and high- performing work environment.
• / Project Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management strategies. Monitor and adjust plans as necessary to ensure project success.
• / Budget and Cost Management: Establish and manage project budgets, closely monitoring expenses and ensuring cost control measures are implemented. Identify and address potential cost overruns proactively.
• / Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines and milestones. Implement strategies to mitigate schedule delays and optimize project efficiency.
• / Contract Negotiations: Lead contract negotiations with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers. Ensure favorable terms and conditions while maintaining strong working relationships.
• / Quality Assurance: Uphold high-quality construction standards by implementing rigorous quality control processes. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, codes, and standards.
• / Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Regularly assess project risks and implement appropriate risk response plans.
• / Stakeholder Communication: Foster clear and effective communication among all stakeholders, including clients, investors, regulatory authorities, and internal project teams. Provide regular project updates and address concerns promptly.
• / Health and Safety: Prioritize and enforce strict adherence to health and safety protocols on the construction site. Implement best practices to create a safe working environment.
• / Reporting and Documentation: Generate accurate and comprehensive project reports, documentation, and progress assessments. Maintain organized records for future reference

Qualifications and experience

• / Extensive experience of at least 15 years in project delivery, preferably in data center or mission critical infrastructure industry.
• / Possess client side major project management experience in challenging environments - greater than $100 million in a lead Senior Project Manager or Project Director capacity.
• / Experience in a people management role with multi-professional internal and external teams especially with an integrated Project Delivery team.
• / Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• / Experience in leadership level communications in a highly analytical environment with sound commercial business acumen, quality focused and driven to drive efficiently.
• / Strong team player and team builder, with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a multicultural and matrix environment.
• / Creative, innovative and always looking for better ways to resolve problems.
• At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.
• Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.