Director of Construction

Are you ready to move your career forward, and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to providing you with the resources to help you grow and discover your potential. We promote an environment that encourages innovative ideas and allows you to develop the best "how" to get the job done.

Join Haskell's dynamic Construction & Manufacturing Team and embark on a career journey like no other. We're dedicated to nurturing your growth and empowering you to reach your full potential. With a focus on innovation and skill development, we're committed to providing you with the tools and support you need to excel.

In this role you will oversee Self Perform Field Construction operations at the group level to ensure profit, schedule, quality and safety expectations are met. Also responsible for recruiting, hiring, project assignment, terminating and developing construction personnel, including Project Directors of Construction. Responsible for litigation, approval of group warranty expenditures, insurance waivers and check signing. Participates in the establishment of construction policy and procedures at the corporate level.

Your responsibilities will include:

• • Assists Project Director in the preparation of proposals and development of new projects; coordinates design and pre-construction activities; acts as client liaison when needed.
  • Actively participates in periodic design review meetings; leads construction kick-off meeting; monitors production of documents to meet overall project schedule.
  • Provides support to Project Manager regarding project schedule, detailed estimate, establishment of cost codes, buyout strategy, and purchase control.
  • Reviews construction drawings and specifications; oversees owner change orders where potential claim issues exist.
  • Makes recommendations to the project team for construction techniques, design details, self-perform work, field construction staffing and assignments, and dispute resolution (including subcontractor performance, job site supervision, owner relations, and contractual obligations).
  • Approves adequacy of subcontractor insurance coverage for all assigned projects, including enforcement of enrollment in Sub Guard; secures bonds/special insurance coverage when needed.
  • Works with Project Manager to ensure subcontracts and purchase orders are issued in accordance with company policy.
  • Verifies accuracy of cost reporting; investigates and directs corrective action for indicated cost overruns; follows up on requisitions, receivables, and collections.
  • Performs periodic project inspections on all assigned projects to ensure schedule, safety, and quality compliance; participates in owner project meetings.
  • Directs timely completion and close-out of projects.
  • Assigns resources to warranty responses on completed projects as needed.
  • Responsible for training and career development of Project Managers; ensures successful development of Assistant Project Managers.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience, with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and consumer products construction.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry and company operations.
• Extensive knowledge of financial operations, estimating, and employee relations.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communications and analytical skills

Haskell offers a very robust and comprehensive benefits package! Some of our offerings are:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company provided hospital indemnity, accident and critical care plans
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company discretionary matching contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and nine company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• Employee assistance programs for physical and mental well-being
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
• AND many more!

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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