Director of Construction

Trillium Co nstruction is now hiring a Director of Co nstruction in Fredrick, CO . Our client specializes in solar and they are now hiring for a Director of Co nstruction. This is a direct hire position with a salary of up to $165k depending on experience. Duties: -Hiring, Training and Mentoring Project Managers in all aspects of Project Management -Developing and implementing standard processes and procedures for the Project Management team -Ensuring co mpliance with Prime co ntracts and maintaining strong customer relations -Maintaining and developing strong vendor relations and negotiating terms and co nditions for suppliers and sub co ntractors -Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial co ntracts and planning to final handover - Co ordinate Project Management resources across the entire portfolio of active projects -Assist Pre co nstruction Manager with managing engineering co nsultants and sub co ntractors -Study project documents including co ntract, s co pe of work, drawings, and specifications -Review drawings and perform product take offs. Review and provide feedback to Project Managers on their take offs and process -Provide feedback to Pre co nstruction team regarding s co pe of work, engineering, and closeout requirements -Procure quotes from vendors and sub co ntractors for long lead items -Negotiate sub co ntracts, purchase orders and vendor agreements -Assist the pre- co nstruction team with project permitting -Attend Project handoff meetings to finalize project budgets and review s co pe of work -Re co ncile budgets before and after upload to Project Management software -Assist Project Manager and Operations Manager in the project planning and mobilization efforts -Monitor co mmodity markets -Attend weekly Project calls with clients to provide guidance to PMs on an as needed basis -Hold Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers ac co untable for co mpleting their job functions -Provide co verage for Project Managers during PTO requests -Assist Project Manager with project specific technical due diligence -Assist with change order negotiations -Monitor project progress and identify potential risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies -Ensure all projects meet quality standards -Review project handover documentation for accuracy prior to upload and assist Project Manager with handover process -Work with O&M/ Co mmissioning Manager to schedule visits for Co mmissioning Technician to assist field team with co mmissioning and troubleshooting -Ensure the proper personnel is present for co mmissioning activities including energization and witness testing -Manage performance testing s co pes of work -Attend project closeout meetings Apply now! Qualifications: -Flexibility to travel from project to project for critical milestones -Minimum of 5 years of experience -Minimum 2 years of solar experience -Maintain a high level of leadership and respect amongst co lleagues -Journeyman level Electrician or higher -Strong organizational and leadership skills -Ability to lead a team of project managers and engineers and hold them ac co untable for co mpleting job functions -Ability to read detailed drawings and install manuals and perform product take-off and calculations -Possess necessary co mmunication skills to professionally interface with management and clients -Critical thinking and problem-solving skills -Time management -Works well in a team setting -Always maintain a professional appearance Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.