Electrical Director of Construction

Position Overview: As the Director of Construction, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction operations for Knobelsdorff, ensuring the successful execution of projects from start to finish. This role demands a strategic leader with strong field operations experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage and analyze data to drive project success. You will be responsible for coordinating across departments, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate would be based out of Minnesota or Illinois but not required. Minimum travel requirements will be 50%.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all field operations, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

• Lead and manage project teams, including site managers, foremen, subcontractors, and other personnel.

• Develop, review, and monitor project budgets and schedules, using data-driven insights to ensure project success.

• Implement best practices for safety, quality control, and compliance on all construction sites.

• Use data and project performance metrics to analyze progress, identify challenges, and develop actionable solutions.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and identifying potential opportunities for further work.

• Manage procurement of materials, resources, and equipment, optimizing costs and ensuring timely availability.

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of construction processes, standards, and procedures.

• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor project status and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including estimating, project management, and engineering, to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Represent Knobelsdorff at industry events, client meetings, and with regulatory authorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of field operations experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven ability to manage large-scale construction projects and teams.

• Strong understanding of project financials, including budgets, forecasts, and cost management.

• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use data to make informed decisions and drive performance.

Additional Requirements:

• 50% travel required to project sites and client meetings across various locations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for extended periods of time

• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.

• Accessibility: If you need ADA accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email atHR@KEway.com.

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 500 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.

• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match

• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.

• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.

• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers

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