Construction Director - Residential Renovation - Home Remodeling at Schroeder Design-Build, Inc

Your Mission as Director of Production:

Well established Design Build firm seeking a Director of Production. As the Director of Production, you are responsible for leading the production operations department by providing vision and guidance. The Director of Production sets the example for team members in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational skills, and work habits. You will coach and lead a highly productive residential construction team. With your team, you will bring our clients’ home improvement dreams from design to reality by ensuring a high-quality experience and best space creation throughout the production process. The Director of Production must be well versed in construction management, production planning, and leadership. You must have a proven track record of continuous process improvements resulting in completing projects on time and on budget. The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the construction process to effectively prevent and/or manage risk, and to seek solutions to problems as they arise.  

Benefits for the Director of Production: 

• Rest and recharge with Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Company Match (4%max)
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Packages including
• Medical insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Hybrid Work Environment

 What you will do as Director of Production:

Continuous improvement and implementation of department strategies that achieve overall company goals

Continuous improvement for team and system development to achieve volume and profit goals.

Determine key performance indicators and develop reporting metrics.

Report metrics and Score Card results to General Manager. Present to team.

Conduct weekly meetings with the production department team members. Conduct regular field meetings and participate in company meetings

As the Director of Production, you will develop and ensure compliance with hazardous materials programs including EPA lead safe practices and asbestos abatement policies.

Ensure team member and client safety through development and consistent implementation of safety policies and procedures

 Coordinate efforts with the entire team to ensure a seamless client experience and ensure attainment of overall company goals.

 Ensure our warranty commitments to our clients are kept.

Ultimately responsible for project success measured by client satisfaction, budget maintenance, profitability, and schedule adherence.

As the Director of Production, you must be able to drive the project schedule with all of the team members involved,

Extensive knowledge of construction related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices

Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes. Ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.

Score Card for the Director of Production

1. Average a 4.5 out of 5 or better net promoter score as reported by clients on the Weekly Meeting Report for each project.
2. Complete 80% of Construction projects in the agreed to time frames.
3. Produce construction projects within 2 % +/- of projected gross profit, for each current trailing 6-month period.
4. Achieve or exceed company produced revenue goal for each calendar year.
5. Maintain at least a 90% Quality Check score based on QC check points, as reported by Project Managers, during project construction.

What You should have as the Director of Production:

Required experience and qualifications:

Five (5) years project management experience in any field.

Three (3) years’ experience, in a leadership role, building and managing teams.

Ideally, the candidate would have prior residential construction experience

Experience with construction cost estimating, proposal development, and construction administration.

Proven leadership experience

Proven job coordination skills 

Must demonstrate attention to detail and possess a strong ability to set strategic priorities.

PMP or other project management certifications a plus

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products(Word, Excel, Outlook)

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field a plus

Preferred soft skills and personality traits:

·         Passion for servant leadership and developing people

·         Passion to set, pursue and attain goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Able to work through people to achieve extraordinary results

·         Fun loving team player



Additional Details:

·         Travel required: None

·         Job Status: Regular

·         Employee Type: Full-Time

·         Primary Location: Fairfax, VA

Compensation details: 90000-110000 Yearly Salary

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