Director of Cold Storage

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Top Ranked National General Contractor actively seeking a Director of Cold Storage and Food & Beverage Processing.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This Director of Cold Storage and Food & Beverage Processing position will be a Senior Leader Role overseeing Project Managers, business development, and being main point of contact for clients.

Select Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the food and beverage and cold storage division.
• Lead team coaching and mentoring. Identify gaps and opportunities for coaching, mentoring and training and lead efforts to provide necessary education.
• Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure exceptional client satisfaction across all food and beverage accounts.
• Build client and subcontractor relationships
• Accept full responsibility for project execution
• Manage project budgets, work-in-place and earnings forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring profitability while mitigating risks and controlling costs.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Prime contract from the project onset, manage negotiations and administration of contract as needed, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and resolve disputes effectively.
• Using strong negotiation skills, establish the appropriate purchasing plan, and makes solid and timely decisions for the company and the project during the buyout process.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, collaborating with BD Managers and professionals to secure new projects and expand client base.
• Provide oversight and guidance to project teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with quality standards.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client, subcontractor and partner relationships, understanding their needs, expectations, and addressing concerns as they arise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, implementing strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain project success. Hold self and others accountable to following critical operational processes and addressing risks head-on.
• Ensure conformity with contract documents and scope of work, as well as address issues of underperformance if it arises.
• Responsible for hiring and developing project team members (e.g., Project Managers and Engineers, Superintendents, and others as deemed appropriate).

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of experience managing construction projects ($50+ million) ideally Design/Build Industrial or Manufacturing projects.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural, or related.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology
• Business Development Skills essential.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive base salary plus compensation package to include medical/dental/vision options, 401k, bonus, PTO, company vehicle with Gas card, company CC, Technology package
• Relocation assistance offered.
• Opportunity to join a Top ENR firm in Wisconsin with a strong pipeline of Industrial and Commercial projects