Director Construction

Ryan Companies

$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industry experience
  • 5+ years managing accounts worth $10-$250 million
  • Bachelor's degree in an industry-related field
  • Strong understanding of the local construction market
  • Proven leadership with team development and issue resolution skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accountability for team performance and provide regular feedback
  • Promote professional skill development and training for staff
  • Onboard and mentor team members towards career goals
  • Implement corporate goals and initiatives effectively
  • Build and manage client relationships
  • Deliver compelling sales presentations to prospective clients
  • Negotiate favorable business and legal terms in contracts
  • Achieve high customer satisfaction and project quality
  • Manage various aspects of the Ryan business model across functions
  • Encourage innovation within the company and share best practices across divisions
  • Coordinate with market leads for balanced workload and integration
  • Align divisional priorities for consistent execution

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Parenting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Charitable matching funds through the Ryan Foundation
  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events
Full Job Description
Job Description:

To be successful in this role, you must have at least 10 years successful industry experience with at least 5 years handling accounts from $10 to $250 million+. A bachelor's degree in an industry-related field is required. You must be able to effectively prioritize and balance big picture & immediate responsibilities; listen effectively and value the opinions of others & acknowledge contributions of others; train, manage, and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans; recognize, select, and hire top talent at the appropriate time; and develop talent to all levels within construction operations. You need a solid understanding of the local construction market and ability to effectively negotiate construction contracts to Ryan's best business and legal interest. You must have a proven ability to manage team successful & profitably and lead & develop people. Resolving issues promptly for a 'win-win' solution is required

Some things you can expect to do
  • Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition.
  • Assess and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports
  • Onboard and mentor direct reports towards best career path through mentorship and coaching
  • Implement, and hold team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives
  • Develop contacts and quickly build relationships with potential clients
  • Play a key role in relationship building and management of customers
  • Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers
  • Effectively negotiates business and legal provisions of construction contracts
  • Consistently achieve customer satisfaction goals and raving fans
  • Consistently promote high levels of quality, design and profitability on projects
  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Ryan business model, including development, capital markets, design and engineering, preconstruction, and building services/property management
  • Promote innovation within Ryan and act as an ambassador to peers in other regions and divisions
  • Coordinate with market sector leads to balance workload, responsibility, and integration between sector and region talent
  • Align Regional and Divisional priorities with peers to ensure high levels of execution, accountability and consistency.


You will really stand out if you:
  • Demonstrate relationship building skills with third party clients and vendor partners.
  • Promptly and effectively resolve issues with win-win solutions and display natural leadership skills and qualities to guide multiple project teams with direct responsibility of project personnel.
  • Are a team player who leads by example, displays honesty, integrity, and good judgment while maintaining the highest professional standards at all times.


Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Parenting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events


Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

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