Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Director of Construction

Oglesby, IL

Full-time

$140,000-$170,000

About This Job

Job Position: Director of Construction

Reports To: VP of Energy

Purpose: Responsible for execution of all construction phases for projects within a given region.

Responsibilities

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Participate in drawings reviews during the preconstruction phase of a project to provide technical insight and feedback from the field perspective.

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Attend Project Hand-Off meetings with the Pre-Construction and Estimating group as well as Project Kick-Off meetings with division personnel.

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Ensure construction teams are being set up for success and have the necessary work plans, shop drawings, and other documents as necessary to aid in the execution of work.

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Through hand-off meetings and reviews of project documents familiarize yourself with necessary information particularly focusing on contractual requirements, technical specifications, and site drawings.

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Coordinate with the Operations Manager to ensure construction team needs are met through supports services.

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Participate in planning and coordination sessions with divisional leadership for the planning of assets and development of processes and procedures.

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Be the primary driver of standardization and process and procedure development on the construction team.

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Ensure efficient construction operations within your region. Drive General Superintendents and Construction Managers to utilize clear and measurable production goals each day, and work to documented procedures.

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Continuously analyze construction operations to refine procedures and find best practices.

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Ensure proper coordination between Project Managers, General Superintendents, and Construction Managers regarding project financials and setting of goals.

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Constantly evaluate team member capabilities. Serve as a mentor to field personnel, discussing and developing career progression plans for individuals with high potential.

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In coordination with the Director and Operations Manager, assist in forecasting future personnel needs, identifying potential leaders to progress within the company.

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Identify training and education needed for field personnel. As required, assist in the development and execution of a curriculum as well as individual periods of instruction.

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Represent KE during specified on site customer walks.

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Instill a culture of safety across the division. Periodically observe and critique morning safety talks as well as job safety analysis forms from each Construction Manager.

Who We're Looking For:

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Proven experience in renewable energy projects

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Motivated and goal-driven mindset with a strong commitment to achieving targets and contributing to organizational success.

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers, partners, and internal teams.

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Ability to research and analyze market strategies, understand deal requirements, assess risks, and evaluate the financial viability of projects.

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Degrees are great, but we place a greater emphasis on your commitment to our team, our partners and our customers.

Physical Requirements

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

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Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.

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Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970or via email at HR@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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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

EEO

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Pay Transparency Policy Statement English

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Director of Construction

About This Job

Job Position: Director of Construction

Reports To: VP of Energy

Responsibilities

Who We're Looking For:

Physical Requirements

Why Work for Knobelsdorff

EEO

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