Director of Construction - Owner's Representative with Fitness Franchise - Base Salary to 150k/year - Austin, TX
Our client, a well-established Fitness Franchise is currently seeking a Director of Construction as an Owner’s Representative to be based out of their Austin, TX location with 50% in-office, 50% travel (TX, NM, OK, MO).
The Director of Construction will utilize their Project Management skills to oversee multiple projects concurrently (ground up and renovations) while leading a team of 4+ Construction/ Project Managers from project approvals to handover ensuring timing, budgets, and quality. Prior experience as an owner's representative is critical to success in this position.
Responsibilities:
Lead the approval process, Ensure compliance, Review and approve designs, Determine scope, phasing, and time estimates
Develop bid documents, Negotiate contracts
Lead a team of construction / project managers
Maintain project budgets, Track costs
Be the primary point of contact between internal and external contacts
Provide regular updates, Ensure smooth communication across all levels
Ensure all projects are completed to spec, on time & meet quality standards
Identify potential risks early/ inspections and implement mitigation strategies
Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and consultants for alignment
Oversee project close-out including final inspections, punch lists, and handover
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree preferred (Construction Management, or related)
5+ years’ experience in construction management as an Owner’s Representative is required (Fitness industry a plus!) Including: Budgeting, Bids, Scheduling, Phasing, Cost management, Contracting, Document control, Project reporting, Closeout; team management
Strong MS Office skills: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Project
Ability to travel 50% variable based on project requirements