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Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations to build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities. Since our founding in 1918, Alberici has built some of North America's most challenging projects. Along the way, we've earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and trust backed by 100+ years of experience providing construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process and water industries. When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest, and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow and advance. Are you Built for the Challenge? Position Overview: The Director of Operations has business-unit responsibilities and is accountable for all or a portion of the business unit's projects being managed and constructed in a fashion consistent with the Company values, policies and procedures. This role works closely with the Project Managers to ensure project teams, subcontractors and suppliers perform as contracted and assist in the responsibility of tracking the financial performance of the projects, and is accountable for the satisfaction of safety, clients and the financial performance of business unit. This person is also responsible for consistently implementing management systems and practices across assigned projects and contributing to business development and the Company's capability to compete in the marketplace. Safe, Effective, and Efficient Operation of the Project Managing Safety Understands, practices and enforces the Company safety policy and procedures. Models and reinforces safety as the top priority on the project site. Understands, practices and enforces the Company substance abuse program. Proactively motivates project staff to advocate project safety. Works to visibly create safe operations as a top priority at the project level. Visible as leader in safety in field. Ensures Project Directors/Project Managers on assigned projects run a safe project. Develops and approves safety incentive programs for projects as appropriate. Understands how safety issues are managed on a project. Takes appropriate action (including disciplinary action) when adequate safety measures have not been taken Project Planning Based upon the characteristics of the project, identifies potential effective project staff members and makes recommendation to the Vice President about the staffing of projects. Ensures assigned projects consistently follow the management and construction systems established by the Company. Develops the construction strategy for projects in conjunction with the Project Director or Project Manager and Estimator who performed the site assessment. Understands the client's requirements and expectations and incorporates them in the Project Value Plan. Ensures a project schedule is developed and maintained. Project Start-up Ensures the buyout of the project occurs. Ensures the implementation of purchase orders according to established terms and conditions. Ensures the contracts with the subcontractors are developed and executed in a timely fashion. Ensures assigned projects are managed consistent with the Company values, policies and procedures. Managing Quality Ensures projects comply with environmental, safety and other regulatory requirements. Knows how issues are managed. Ensures projects comply with the Company Quality Management procedures. Managing Productivity Monitors the management and progress of projects. Intervenes, as necessary, to ensure projects meet the clients' needs and to keep projects on time and within budget. Reviews equipment utilized on projects to ensure the effective use of resources. Provides direction and support during significant occurre ces on projects (e.g., significant accident, labor strife, disagreement with a subcontractor, etc.). As required, assists the Project Director or Project Manager in resolving jurisdictional issues among crafts consistent with labor relation's policy. Keeps appropriate senior management informed. Provides advice and support to the Project Director or Project Manager throughout a project, in essence, "filling any gap" between what is required to manage the project successfully and the capability of the Project Director or Project Manager. Coordinate Support Functions Ensures a smooth working relationship between the field site and support functions and ensures they obtain what they need from each other. Other Roles On special projects, serves in a Project Director, Project Manager or other role and achieves the results expected of that role. Business Development and Client Satisfaction with the Construction Project and Process Relating with the Client Establishes relationships with prospective clients in assigned market(s). Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with the client and the client's agent. Keeps the Vice President informed about the status of the relationship with the client, the client's experience of working with the Company and upcoming work the client may have. Scanning Develops prospects and future business opportunities for the organization. Effectively represents the Company to external groups.