Director of Construction

Treeline, Inc is a family-owned employee-centric Maine-based organization that is known for excellent people, strong leadership, quality work, responsible stewardship of land and resources, financial strength, and a culture in which employees are trusted and developed to lead. We are seeking an experienced construction professional leader to join our team in Chester, Maine.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Construction manages numerous facets of construction projects from the initial conception through to completion. The core responsibilities include:

• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensuring resource availability and allocation, managing materials, labor, and timelines effectively.
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Maintaining comprehensive project documentation to ensure all projects adhere to framework conditions and documentation requirements.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Reporting and escalating issues to management as needed.
• Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders, establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks.
• Establishing and managing a detailed project budget to track expenditures and ensure financial accountability.
• Supervise Construction Manager.

Key Tasks and Duties

In more detailed terms, the Director of Construction is expected to:

• Direct and oversee construction projects from conception to completion while monitoring compliance with safety and building regulations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other construction and building specialists.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Implementing various operations through proper coordination and control of planning, design, estimating, contracting, and construction in the entire process.
• Developing the construction program and plans and defining the parameters for project execution.

Education and Certification Requirements

The following educational credentials and certifications are essential for a Director of Construction:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of construction industry experience in a leadership role
• Strong familiarity with construction and project management software tools.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other desirable.
• Valid Driver's License