Deputy Construction Director

Purpose of the Role:

Support the Construction Director in the leading of the Construction department. Lead team by working closely with the Construction Director. Coordinate the Area Construction Managers and track works as per project schedule and allocated budget, within the department. Generate project management plans, Coordination with project departments, calculate risks, maintain production schedules, setting standards and objectives for different departments and overseeing operations to ensure efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• White Card

Experience:

• 11 years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other similar projects
• Problem solving abilities
• Sound knowledge of project operations

Required Competencies:  

• Knowledge of performance evaluation
• Understanding of optimization of operations & standards
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal abilities
• Problem solving attitude & abilities
• Ability to supervise team members, work closely with safety and other departments to control and maintain project safety standards
• Demonstrate a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• Sound knowledge of civil construction materials / service
• Sound knowledge of local WHS standards and regulations
• Process oriented, able to analyze complex issues
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across different levels
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and prioritise tasks under pressure
• Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong Initiative and proactive nature
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Competent and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word.
• Ability to learn and use different software systems such as E7

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Set standards & objectives for departments
• Optimize & oversee operations to ensure efficiency with cost allocation
• Ensure compliance with company’s policies & operational guidelines
• Evaluate performance using key metrics
• Assist upper management in decisions related to work
• Report to senior executives regarding progress and issues
• Maintains knowledge in federal, state, and local compliance issues
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable codes and standards for a project
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency
• Develops and maintains business relationships with workers, manufacturers, dealers, project managers, equipment managers, and subcontractors
• Identify and resolve any IR/ER issues and escalate serious issues to the Construction Manager and IR Manager in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Develop teamwork culture so that the site teams cooperate well with each other and integrate effectively with the wider project teams;
• Manage direct reports to be competent to perform their roles effectively and hold them accountable to Project performance measures;

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.