DIRECTOR OF DESIGN SERVICES
Job Posted On: 12/17/11
Job Title: DIRECTOR DESIGN SERVICES
Preferred Work Experience: 10 + years
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: $0 - $200000 /year
Location: California
Job Details
Job Skillsets
Office / Administration
Manage office staff/department personnel, Train office staff, Type and input data accurately, Input data into spreadsheets and reports, Accurately create, organize, and maintain files, Compose grammatically correct business letters and correspondence
Accounting
General bookkeeping knowledge, Process monthly draw applications, Understand and accurately code job cost to projects, Prepare and maintain WIP reports, Understand accounting and financial reports, Perform contract audits / job audits / final contract reconciliation, Perform internal audits, Generate cost reports for profit monitoring, Analyze general condition costs to determine company overhead
Human Resources
Understand federal/state employment regulations, Recruit employees, Maintain employee handbooks, policies and procedures, Coordinate and implement employee training, Manage termination process and exit interviews, Manage vacation schedules and reporting
IT / Management Information Systems (MIS)
Basic understanding of computers and computer systems, Analyze system needs and procure hardware and software, Teach users common office software
Marketing / BD / Sales / PR
Communicate effectively using standard construction terms, Create Power Point or similar digitized presentations, Use digital photography and digital editing, Identify networking, trade show, and media opportunities, Effectively work business events and trade shows, Ability to sell company's strengths and experience, Speak in public, Make personal cold calls, Close sales
Preconstruction / Estimating
Visualize, analyze, and communicate project scope of work, Coordinate cost/means and methods with owner (or GC if you are subcontractor) and design professional, Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules, Manage value engineering process, Maintain/create subcontractor/vendor bid list, Prepare quantity surveys/take-offs, Solicit bid invitations, Qualify and analyze bids, Analyze general conditions, Prepare project estimate/bid/schedule, Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE participation and recordkeeping
Legal
Review companies practices and procedures for legal compliance, Understand lien and lien release process, Manage the construction lien and lien releases process, Manage the notice to owner process, Prepare prime contract or owner contract, Negotiate prime contract or owner contract, Sign contract or owner contract on company's behalf, Prepare subcontracts and contract documents, Coordinate and review documents for legal claims, Represent company on unemployment claims, Comply with/negotiate collective bargaining agreements/manage labor relations, Negotiate real estate purchases/leases
Safety / Risk Management / Insurance / Adjusters
Establish and maintain company programs for claims avoidance, Maintain OSHA-mandated record keeping and jobsite safety compliance files, Coordinate and administer safety training, Perform site safety visits and prepare compliance reports, Coordinate safety compliance with jobsite subcontractors and employees, Inspect and maintain safety supplies and equipment, Coordinate company-mandated drug testing, Analyze insurance requirements and solicit proposals, Negotiate and purchase company-provided health insurance, Negotiate and purchase workers comp insurance, Negotiate and purchase company liability insurance, Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements, Manage subcontractor/vendor insurance requirements, File insurance claims, negotiate settlement of claims, and track insurance claims, Negotiate company surety/bonding program, Manage company surety/bonding program, Secure payment and performance bonds, Review subcontractor bonds for compliance
Scheduling
Prepare project schedules using scheduling software, Evaluate in real time schedule adherence, Maintain and update schedules for duration of jobs, Coordinate subcontractor/vendor site activities for schedule compliance
Purchasing
Develop and maintain vendor list, Develop final scope of work for bidders/vendors, Negotiate subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs, Sign subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs, Purchase service and maintenance contracts, Purchase construction materials, Expedite deliveries to parallel construction schedule, Purchase/lease construction equipment, Purchase/lease automobile fleet, Purchase/lease capital office equipment
Project Management / Field Supervision / Service Management
Prepare project budget and schedule of values, Evaluate and manage project budget during construction, Develop and submit owner (or GC if you are a subcontractor) pay requests, Review and approve subcontractor/vendor pay requests, Develop contract change orders, Review and approve subcontract change orders, Monitor subcontractor/vendor performance and adherence to specifications
Executive
Ultimately responsible for success of company, division or business unit under your management, Manage and direct all functions/operations of company, division or business unit through staff members, Ultimately responsible for success of department under your management, Manage and direct all functions/operations of department through staff members , Continually reviews manpower utilization and approves all adjustment in labor force and staffing needs for company, division or business unit, Responsible for company, division or business unit P&L, Member of executive team, Ensures that the company, division or business unit is in compliance with all governmental regulatory requirements, Ensures that the company, division or business unit is in compliance with all tax requirements, Ensures that company, division or business unit is in compliance with all insurance regulations, Ensures company, division or business unit is in compliance with all safety regulations, Evaluates the development of new business and/or market segments, Responsible for strategic planning, establishing goals and targets for the company, division or business units, Responsible for development of new business for company, division or business unit
Pay & Benefits
Compensation:
Annual Salary, at a rate of $0 - $200000 /year
Health Benefits:
YES, and we pay the whole cost of coverage
Automobile Benefits:
Use of a company vehicle
Job Location & Travel
Job Location:
California
Applicant Qualifications
Education
College Degree: Very Important
Bachelor in the field of Construction Management
Certificate/License: Wind Energy Generating Systems
Field Experience: Very Important
Trade Field: Wind Power Generation, 10 + years
Software Proficiency
None
Language Proficiency
Speak & Write:
English
Licenses & Training
Other Licenses/Certifications/Memberships:
Background experience from Bechtol Power and The Southern Company preferred Extensive experience from Utility/Wind Power or a large AE firm a plus PV commercial and utility scale power industry experi
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