Director of Building
hace 3 días
New York
Job Description The Director of Building is a key member of CO Adaptive’s management team, working at the same leadership level as other Directors and reporting directly to the Principals. This role carries high-level accountability for construction operations across both the Architecture and Build entities, ensuring quality, efficiency, profitability, and alignment with CO Adaptive’s mission and values. While the Project Manager serves as the primary client contact during construction, the Director of Building ensures client satisfaction remains central to all decisions. They attend client meetings, support PMs on critical communication, and take accountability for difficult conversations such as budget or schedule impacts. Acting as both mentor and leader, they help refine client-facing communication while setting the tone for construction excellence across teams. This is a pivotal role for an experienced construction leader who thrives in a design-build environment, understands the complexity of managing diverse projects concurrently, and can integrate construction strategy into the earliest stages of design. Requirements Core Responsibilities Client + Stakeholder Management • Support Project Managers in maintaining client satisfaction through proactive communication, transparency, and resolution of challenges related to budget or schedule., • Oversee and forecast staffing, trade partner sequencing, and cross-project scheduling for all active work, optimizing for quality, efficiency, and profitability., • Coordinate with Project Managers and the Director of Architecture to ensure alignment across disciplines., • Oversee bidding, negotiation, and procurement processes for trade partners and materials, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and project strategy., • Provide strategic oversight and management of material procurement across all active projects., • Establish standards for forecasting, specification, and purchasing to ensure cost-effectiveness, schedule alignment, and adherence to CO Adaptive’s sustainability goals., • Uphold CO Adaptive’s construction standards and ensure consistency across projects., • Develop and maintain CO Adaptive guidelines for construction and carpentry techniques, protocols, and procedures in Confluence, ensuring documentation evolves with field insights and team feedback., • Partner with the Director of Architecture and Integration Lead to review site quality, address persistent issues, and document best practices for ongoing improvement., • Oversee project financial tracking and support Project Managers with weekly updates, change orders, and site-driven adjustments., • Mentor Project Managers and Build team members, ensuring compliance with OSHA certifications and continuing education., • Anticipate issues, address client concerns early, and track persistent issues in Confluence for COA Best Practices., • Oversee project closeout, including punchlist tracking and warranty documentation. Schematic Design • Review and support project feasibility, systems, schedules, and pricing estimates., • Review assemblies, products, schedules, and pricing for potential Build delivery., • Identify bidding strategies and prepare bid packages where appropriate., • Advise on trade partner relationships, material procurement, schedules, and QA/QC for Build projects., • Assume coordination and oversight of Build duties post-handoff from the Director of Architecture., • Ensure alignment with project goals and standards., • Ensure on-site conformance with building codes, fire protection, and safety regulations, coordinating with Project Managers to address any compliance issues promptly. Success in this Role Requires • 7–10 years of progressive construction management experience, ideally within a design-build firm or a highly collaborative architectural/construction environment., • OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to complete within 3 months)., • A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field (or equivalent proven experience)., • A proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality, efficiency, and profitability., • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and inspire diverse teams, foster an inclusive and respectful workplace, and promote productive collaboration between construction and design., • A strategic mindset that balances the big picture with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring decisions are informed by multiple perspectives., • Hands-on construction experience and a strong understanding of labor, tools, and trade workflows. While the Director of Building does not perform labor, this background ensures effective oversight of carpentry teams, and site operations., • An approach to leadership that reflects CO Adaptive’s values: • Taking responsibility for results, learning from mistakes, and following through., • Valuing time and efficiency while continuously improving processes., • Believing that collaboration—across disciplines, backgrounds, and perspectives—leads to better outcomes, internally and externally., • Questioning the status quo to improve the industry and reduce environmental impact. Reports to: Principals Collaborates closely with: Director of Architecture, Practice Manager, Project Managers, Integration Lead Delegates to: PMs, PDs, Lead Carpenters Keeps informed: Principals (key decisions), Director of Architecture (design coordination), Practice Manager (resourcing) Benefits Full-time employment with CO Adaptive includes 13 days of paid time off during your first year, which you may use at your discretion, in addition to our standard company holidays. You’ll receive two additional PTO days for each subsequent year of employment. Employees also receive 5 days of paid sick time annually. After 60 days, you’ll be eligible for a comprehensive healthcare package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and term disability coverage. CO Adaptive contributes $600 per month toward the plan of your choice. We also invest in your continued growth by providing an annual professional development allowance of up to $1,000 and up to 5 paid days per year to pursue training or education opportunities. After 6 months, you’ll be eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes employer matching contributions—100% match on the first 3% of compensation, plus 50% match on the next 2%.