Director of Construction and Project Management

About the job

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive!  Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
• For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

Company:

We are a growth-oriented commercial real estate development firm specializing in industrial, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, and business park developments. Our team is focused on creating high-quality industrial assets through strategic acquisitions, innovative development solutions, and disciplined execution.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Construction & Project Management to work hand in hand with the VP of Real Estate to manage the planning, design, construction, and successful delivery of a growing portfolio of industrial and commercial real estate development projects across multiple markets.

General position summary:

The Director of Construction & Project Management is responsible for managing commercial and industrial real estate construction projects from initial entitlement and design through construction completion and occupancy. This position serves as the primary point of coordination among consultants, contractors, municipalities, utility providers, tenants, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.

The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in industrial construction, site development, construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Development

• Coordinate due diligence activities, including environmental studies, surveys, geotechnical investigations, and utility evaluations
• Assist in project feasibility reviews and development planning
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and critical path activities
• Manages the bidding process with General Contractors
• Reviews all construction plans to ensure project scope is satisfied

Design & Entitlements

• Direct architects, engineers, and consultants through planning and design processes
• Review design documents for constructability, budget compliance, and project objectives
• Coordinate utility and infrastructure requirements with applicable agencies

Construction Management

• Manage general contractors and construction teams during project execution
• Conduct regular site visits and progress meetings
• Monitor project schedules, quality, safety, and budget performance
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor payment requests
• Resolve project issues and implement corrective actions as necessary

Financial Management

• Develop and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts
• Monitor expenditures and identify potential budget risks
• Review invoices and approve project-related expenses
• Negotiate and evaluate change orders and contract modifications

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison with consultants, contractors, municipalities, tenants, utility providers, and ownership
• Provide regular updates regarding project progress, risks, budget status, and milestone achievements
• Facilitate communication among all project participants to ensure alignment

Project Closeout

• Coordinate inspections, punch-list completion, and occupancy approvals
• Ensure all permits, warranties, as-built drawings, and close-out documentation are obtained
• Transition completed projects to property management and operations teams

Specific Job Skills:

• Strong understanding of industrial site development, permitting, construction processes and construction administration
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, vendors and consultant teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Project
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar project management platforms is preferred
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate teams
• Ability to negotiate contracts, manage budget and cost control
• Excellent attention to detail, sense of urgency, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction/development projects
• 7+ years of industrial real estate development experience is preferred
• Experience with warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or flex-industrial projects is preferred

Travel:

• Less than 30% required

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Operations:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Planning/Organization:

• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
• Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• PMP, CCM, LEED, or other relevant certifications is preferred

Working Conditions:

• Cubicle working environment
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Activity:

• Stand - Under 1/3 Time
• Walk - Under 1/3 Time
• Sit – Over 2/3 Time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time
• Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 Time
• Climb or balance – None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 Time
• Talk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 Time
• Taste or smell – 1/3 Time
• Other

Physical Activity Level:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms

Manual Dexterity:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials

Special Vision Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.