Dean of Education jobs in Lexington, KY

Welcome to Dean Builds, your trusted partner in commercial and industrial construction. We specialize in Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design-Build services. With our extensive experience, we have built strong relationships with locally and nationally recognized customers. You will have the opportunity to build their schools, churches, commercial and industrial projects. We are licensed to work in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and West Virginia, ensuring that we can serve construction needs across multiple states.

We are currently looking to add team members who are driven, passionate, and committed to excellence. In this fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects alongside a close-knit team. From building projects in your community of which you will be proud to managing complex construction processes, your skills and expertise will be put to the test every day.

Job Summary

Dean Builds is accepting applications for Traveling Site Manager/Superintendent. This position will report to, and derives authority from, the Construction Operations Manager. The Traveling Site Manager/Superintendent speaks on behalf of Dean Builds regarding assigned construction status and milestone dates. They identify and make construction specific purchases. The  Traveling Site Manager/Superintendent is responsible for stopping construction, or other processes as required to ensure safety and production quality when a concern is discovered.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving the day-to-day needs of their assigned construction project.
• Making sure that all construction activities are performed in a timely and cost-efficient basis to effectively meet all scheduled due dates and job estimates regarding materials and labor.
• Coordinate all job-related activities to maintain a safe and productive environment and adhere to all OSHA Construction Standards for all on-site personnel.
• Complete and manage all required safety and operations documentation.
• Conduct daily/weekly safety inspections and weekly safety meetings with all subcontractors.
• Keep the job site neat, clean and organized at all times.
• Maintain full knowledge of all drawings (shop, architectural, structural, MEP), ensure most current drawings and specifications for usage on all projects prior to any commencement of work.
• Verify quality control and check all materials, assemblies, and workmanship for compliance with specifications, details and drawings.
• Maintain tight controls on all labor and material needs to ensure operational efficiencies and overall budgetary controls.
• Provide schedule updates on a weekly basis to the Project Manager.
• Communicate the schedule on a daily basis with each subcontractor foreman on site.
• Interact with subcontractors, architects, engineers and clients as required to maintain quality construction throughout the project.
• Identify any potential problems or issues as soon as possible and develop proposed solutions prior to seeking assistance from upper management, design-team members, and/or the client.
• Contact all subcontractors prior to their commencement of work to confirm their schedules and job performance expectations from Dean Builds.
• Work closely with clients to maintain a high-level of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare meeting agendas, conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings, and submit meeting meetings.
• Prepare pre-construction, project kickoff meetings, and meeting minutes per all applicable trades.
• Complete project flash reports every Friday afternoon prior to the Monday status meetings.
• Perform project set-up, punch-out and close-out.
• Maintain Procore construction software in a timely manner. This is especially important for all requests for information (RFI’s), daily reports and photos, three-week lookaheads, and material delivery logs.
• Provide logistics and signage plans.
• Proper completion of all miscellaneous tasks, including but not limited to: installing temporary signage, BMP mailbox, temporary handrails, safety barricades, temporary doors/enclosures, accessories, operating forklift/skid steer, offloading deliveries/materials, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and picking up trash, etc.
• Strive to achieve the company goals and directives.
• Be the advocate for Dean Builds.
• Identify and pass on to sales team, any potential opportunities identified during daily communications with customers.
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Construction Operations Manager.

Measurable Key Performance Indicators for Job Success

• Meet or exceed all assigned construction cost estimates. Track and tune up actual costs vs. estimates for assigned projects. Know when costs are approaching estimates and be proactive to maintain cost goals, such as extremely critical against general conditions.
• Performance of actual milestone date to agreed scheduled date.
• Assist Project Managers as necessary to complete all appropriate activities required within the accounting calendar to maintain a proactive approach in supporting accuracy and completion of monthly financial statements.
• Maintain wall calendar with milestones. Communicate key milestone information to leadership team within 24 hours.
• Assist to maintain pre-determined profit margin consistent with the As-sold report per construction project.
• Produce a minimum of 10 requests for information (RFI’s) prior to commencement of the project in order to insure comprehensive knowledge of the construction projects.
• Email all subcontractors a job status report every Friday.
• Establish and distribute monthly goals at the first of every month, and distribute to all subcontractors and the management team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, industry-relevant field such as building systems or construction a must.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA guidelines, equipment and construction procedures.
• Experience working with Procore (project management software) a plus.
• Must be computer proficient, PC, Microsoft Office, MS Project.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to interact with all levels being served.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must be able to function well with regard to the following:

• Uncontrolled environmental conditions.
• Constant change in weather and site conditions.
• Occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs., routinely lifting 50 lbs.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, seeing and reading and reaching to perform everyday job tasks.

Unrestricted travel is required.

Note: Job descriptions may change from time to time due to specific work requirements.

Please apply at https://deanbuilds.bamboohr.com/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Company truck with gas card
• Travel Per Diem 
• Computer, printer
• Company phone
• Referral program