Director of Construction

Company Info

With more than 85 years in business and 16 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

Job Details

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Director of Construction to join our team in Kansas City! This individual will manage Project Executives, Project Managers, and Project Teams to build top talent and achieve highest customer satisfaction.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Assess and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports
• Onboard and mentor direct reports toward best career path through mentorship and coaching
• Implement & hold team accountable to corporate goals and initiatives
• Develop contacts and build relationships with potential clients
• Effectively negotiate business and legal provisions of construction contracts
• Consistently achieve customer satisfaction goals and promote high levels of quality, design, and profitability on projects
• Coordinate with market sector leads to balance workload, responsibility, and integration between sector and region talent

To be successful in this role, a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management is required. You must have at least 10 years of construction project management experience including 5+ years of Design-Build construction project management experience with leadership on projects handling accounts from $10 million to $250 million (industrial, healthcare, retail, office, senior living and multi-family experience preferred).

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

Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Certain positions and locations require COVID-19 vaccination, subject to reasonable accommodations for valid medical or sincerely held religious reasons.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parenting Benefits

Long-term Disability

Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

EEO Policy

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

If we can help accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please email humanresources@ryancompanies.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please note: Our accommodation specialist is unable to provide application status updates.

Ryan does not accept recruiting agency solicitations.