Deputy Construction Director - Government Services

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our 2,000+ team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Government Services practice is at the forefront of economic recovery programs nationwide with one of the most experienced and innovative teams anywhere. Our team provides program and project management, compliance, grant management, subject matter expertise and disaster recovery solutions needed to help government agencies affect positive change.

Description

The Deputy Director of Construction reports directly to the Director of Construction and oversees a team of 5 Construction Managers who are responsible for planning, overseeing, and leading residential construction projects from ideation through completion. This role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, typically managing several projects and project tasks simultaneously.

Deputy Director of Construction oversees the completion of project tasks and monitor adherence to perpetual project management process standards. The Construction Manager must have knowledge and experience in residential construction, schedule management, vendor management, and Green Building Standards. Knowledge of Xactimate is preferred.

Construction Managers are responsible for ensuring general contractors adhere to program policies and procedures and contractually mandated schedules. Construction Managers serve as the main point of contact for general contractors and must use their knowledge of best practices in residential construction and project management to recommend corrective action for schedule slippage; ensure timely delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, and communicate project expectations, rules or standards to general contractors.

Essential Functions:

• Define project scopes and objectives, including review and approval of cost estimates
• Prepare project plans, including workflows, detailed schedules, procedures, and any other tools necessary in the development and implementation of day-to-day project tasks.
• Manage contracts and agreements by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Anticipate and adjust project plans for the efficient execution of project tasks.
• Develop clear, straightforward plans that lead the general contractors in the completion of project tasks.
• Coordinate the flow of information from the general contractor, the team and/or to the client regarding the project.
• Coordinate with support areas in the benefit of project execution.
• Lead and ensure that project reporting tasks are completed and properly updated. Prepare comprehensive project status reports, as needed.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Update information on the project management development, tools, regulations, and client requests.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Oversees the contract administration and performance of general contractors to follow up on open items and track issues. Coordinate activities of their assigned general contractors for the purpose of achieving the goal of a given project, within the specified scope, time, and budget constraints. Communicate with their team members in clear, effective, and specific manner.
• Participate in pre-construction meeting with GC, Design Staff and homeowners as needed;

Develops, executes, and manages the project timetable and completion schedule by prioritizing tasks, accounting for anticipated and unanticipated delays to weather or changes to specifications and plans, and makes recommendations to resolve delay issues;

Experience in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of residential construction is preferable. 

The location for the Deputy Director of Construction will be in Central / South Florida and will cover the counties below.

• Brevard
• Charlotte
• Collier
• DeSoto
• Flagler
• Glades
• Hardee
• Hendry
• Highlands
• Hillsborough
• Lake Manatee
• Monroe
• Okeechobee
• Osceola
• Pinellas
• Polk
• Putnam
• St. Johns
• Seminole

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, architecture, planning, business administration, finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in construction management role experience
• Knowledge and experience in Green Building Standards such as: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) (New Construction, Homes, Midrise, Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance, or Neighborhood Development), ENERGY STAR (Certified Homes or Multifamily High-Rise), Enterprise Green Communities, ICC–700 National Green Building Standard, EPA Indoor AirPlus (ENERGY STAR a prerequisite), or any other equivalent comprehensive green building program preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work within budgets and to deadlines
• Confident decision-making ability
• Have excellent analytical skills, be proactive resourceful and have a proven ability to solve problems creatively and efficiently.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business administration or related field
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Project development experience, including project management, risk management, controls, scheduling, budgeting, planning, auditing, systems processes, etc.
• Experience with management of federal funds, specifically CDBG-DR housing
• Risk management experience in project management.
• Proficiency in analyzing and solving problems related to projects.
• Excellence in gathering help needed in developing a working project management plan.
• Knowledge in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Proficiency in the basic MS Office tools including Excel, Power Point as well as Visio & Smartsheet.
• Experience with scheduling or program management tool such as MS Project or Primavera, is highly desired.
• Experience with cost estimation software such as Xactimate

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “Deliver with Care.”
• A team of professionals grounded in strong, personal relationships and a sense of belonging to a common purpose for adding value and making a difference.
• A dedicated team of individuals from diverse backgrounds working together to leave our clients better than we found them.
• “Fearless Unrivaled Flexibility” – It’s about results, not the hours you work.

The firm you’ll be joining is a decidedly different business advisory firm. HORNE goes beyond traditional accounting to collaborate, advise, and align with clients to transform rapid change and uncertainties into opportunities for growth and profitability.  

We are a team that focuses on reaching our full potential, rewards high performance, and prioritizes leadership development for every team member.  HORNE emphasizes health and personal development through our multiple wellness programs, and we pride ourselves on offering "unrivaled flexibility".  Despite our size, HORNE takes time to recognize, support, and celebrate one another's successes, working together for the highest good.  Come join us at team HORNE!