Senior Director of Construction

Westminster Communities of Florida, a nationally recognized non-profit organization serving seniors is seeking to fill a Senior Director of Construction position at its office near downtown Orlando.

This position is responsible for coordination and managing construction projects for Senior Living communities and properties.

This position requires experience in ground-up and building construction, existing property conversion, occupied construction locations, building systems, major equipment and renovation projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


* Adhere to all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines established by Westminster Services and its affiliated communities.


* Serve as the primary representative for assigned construction projects throughout the pre-construction and construction phases.

Project values may range from $25,000 to over $30 million.


* Oversee the administrative and technical management of assigned projects, including construction schedules, budgets, and cost controls.


* Supervise project managers and independent consultants, ensuring alignment with project goals and company standards.


* Manage all aspects of pre-construction planning, bidding, contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and project delivery.


* Act as the main point of contact for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and other consultants, facilitating effective communication and coordination.


* Ensure compliance with project specifications, timelines, and budgets throughout the lifecycle of each project.


* Foster clear, professional, and timely communication across all stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and leadership, to ensure transparency, resolve issues, and support successful project outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.

Collaborate with the VP of Development and Community Relations to coordinate project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Develop efficient project plans and schedules that strategically allocate resources for timely, cost-effective completion.
2.

Review and provide feedback on preliminary plans and schematic designs prior to bidding.
3.

Validate preliminary budget figures and value engineering as necessary to bring projects within established budget goals.
4.

Oversee project managers and evaluate contractor and consultant performance.

Ensure architectural and engineering drawings comply with specifications and project scope.
5.

Manages the proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary building permits and special permits for improvements to site except for permits to be obtained by contractor or sub-contractors.

Responsible for monitoring and administrating all building documents, plans, specifications, permit revisions and administrate all Architect, Engineers, Designers, Contractors, and consultants related to the design of the project.
6.

Monitor safety compli...