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Director of Construction & Development
Academy Sports
Houston, TX, United States
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Description
• Oversee construction and remodeling projects
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with key leaders to ensure projects meet company objectives
• Set over-all team direction for value engineering and costs against company criteria and benefits
• Responsible for the training and development of all Construction team members
• Responsible for all new store and remodel budgets
• Travel to job sites regularly to check progress, and overall workmanship, and to ensure work is on schedule
• Oversee processing of all pay applications, change order requests, and requests for information related to the Construction Department
• Review paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and supporting documentation
• Return inaccurate or incomplete pay applications and change order requests to the architects for submittal
• Facilitate communication between contractors and Academy
• Ensure project management tool is utilized and updated
• Work with key leaders to improve Academy stores through design, value engineering and cost benefit
• Maintain open communication with all business partners
• Assume a leadership role on timely execution of initiatives
• Seek to understand all points of view and work through conflicts to negotiate outcomes that support objectives and serve the customer
• Set and create standards as to how all projects are to be implemented and turned over
• Provide competitive insights and best practices on construction processes and innovations
• Provide direction to team, vendors, procurement and legal for contracts and liabilities of construction related programs and equipment
• Provide direction on training, integration, and standards on construction process and methodology
• Establish process, procedures and policies that support the work and maximize efficiency and productivity
• Utilize all performance management tools for on-going development, engagement and retention of all team members
• Establish and maintain on-going recruiting relationships in the market to source future candidates
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy’s policies, procedures and safety rules
Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction or relevant field of study preferred
• 10+ years of deep knowledge of construction regulations processes and practices
• Project Management preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• Up to 50% travel, as needed
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to work well independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environment
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced, frequently changing environment
• Strong Microsoft office program experience including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties