National self-perform director

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The National Self-Perform Director will lead the development and implementation of self-perform strategy for the organization in collaboration with Regional Self-Perform Leads and Regional Leadership. This role will be responsible for overseeing all supporting aspects of self-perform operations, including training, allocation of resources, financial and operational reporting, and collaboration on self-perform projects between regions. In addition, the National Self-Perform Director will act as thought partner on Self-Perform topics for all areas of the organization. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy and Decision Making

Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

Career Path

Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

NATIONAL SELF-PERFORM LEADERSHIP FAMILY – CORE

• Partners with Self-Perform Leads and Operations leadership on the development, implementation and review of national self-perform strategy
• Ensures regional self-perform goals and strategy is aligned with national self-perform strategy. Support consistent implementation of tools, resources and sharing of knowledge across regions through Self-Perform Leads
• Leads the evaluation of entry into new scopes of work, partnering with regional leadership and self-perform teams on planning and resource evaluation
• Leads the coordination and sharing of self-perform resources on cross-regional projects, acts as main point of escalation as needed
• Maintains visibility of self-perform leadership through regular meetings with regional leadership and local self-perform leads, gathering feedback and communicating out updates on self-perform goals and strategy
• Manages reporting for Self-Perform metrics across business unit, region and national viewpoints, distributing reports on Self-Perform Revenue, Gross Profit and Capture Rate
• Leads detailed analysis for financial metrics to identify areas of opportunity and strengths to recommend adjustments on organizational self-perform goals
• Presents updates on self-perform financial metrics, growth strategies and emerging opportunities to organizational leadership
• Provides oversight for skilled trades and Foremen development programs, leading the development of curriculum and mentorship and continuing support programs
• Leads the development of trade school and high school recruiting programs for skilled trades, partnering with stakeholders across the organization to leverage existing resources and develop new strategies
• Coordinate efforts between internal manufacturing resources and self-perform to evaluate, contract and execute third party self-perform contracts
• Partners with Information Technology to ensure access, reporting and Self-Perform applications are accessible and maintained. Initiates proposal and review of new systems and reporting to support continued self-perform growth
• Leads self-perform specific groups focused on safety, quality and production, overseeing the development of self-perform specific training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Advanced)
• Ability to conduct effective presentations (Advanced)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate)
• Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• Proficiency in project management and accounting software such as CMiC (Intermediate)
• Proficiency in required construction technology (Advanced)
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy (Intermediate)
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work (Advanced)
• Ability to complete estimating and productivity analysis
• Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects from start to finish (Advanced)
• Thorough knowledge of MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE (Women Owned Business Enterprise), and SBA (Small Business Administration) regulations
• Thorough knowledge and application of corporate risk management policies
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Required). In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

12+ years of experience leading construction activities (Required). 2+ years of experience developing & implementing strategy across multiple geographies and project types (Required).

Working Environment

Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen. May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold). May require periods of overnight travel. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs. Occasional activity: Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling. Valid and unrestricted drivers license required.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. Click here for benefits details.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com.

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

***For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***