As a Construction Operations Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and profitability of our Kansas City office's construction team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead a high-performance team, ensuring projects are executed with precision and in alignment with our core values.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large teams and partnering with real estate development teams, possess a deep understanding of commercial project management, and have a passion for delivering exceptional results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement corporate goals and initiatives.
- Manage and support all aspects of the Russell business model, including development, sales, preconstruction, and construction operations.
- Act as a cultural ambassador for the Kansas City market, driving positive change and embracing emerging technologies to support sustainable competitive advantage.
- Understands the local construction market and effectively negotiates construction contracts in Russell’s best business and legal interest.
- Develop and nurture high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Effectively communicate and provide timely feedback to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage all Ops-focused team members for job chargeability.
- Oversee all construction project opportunities while managing all communication, both internal and external.
- Oversee the budgeting process for the regional office, ensuring project-level budgeting and reporting excellence.
- Navigate contract negotiations, risk evaluation, and pricing decisions with finesse.
- Ensure flawless execution of all projects within approved budgets and schedules.
- Lead and support the construction team to achieve project goals, emphasizing safety, quality, and exceptional client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive competencies to the team on insurance, labor relations and employee relations requirements.
- Proactively forecast construction personnel and project requirements.
- Foster "trusted advisor" relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Actively engage with clients during key project phases and new business opportunities.
- Travel to job sites to evaluate project status, client and team member satisfaction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Educational and experience requirements include bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, construction management, civil engineering or related field. At least 10 years' experience in a senior leadership role in the construction industry with a proven track record of successful leadership and operational excellence. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital.
- 10+ years of successful commercial project management experience at a senior level.
- Proven success in design-build or negotiated construction environments.
- Ability to effectively negotiate the business and legal provisions of construction contracts.
- Resolves issues promptly for a ‘win-win’ solution.
- Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Natural leadership qualities and a commanding presence.
- Ability to navigate a dynamic and evolving environment with ease.
- Strong client focus with a dedication to building and maintaining successful relationships.
