Construction Industry Director of Operations

American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc. (AICI-SP) has established itself as one of the leading construction firms in the Department of State, Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) program. We continue to win important contracts and projects throughout this program and others. We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team. Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such.

We are seeking a Director of Operations to work out of our McLean, VA office. A secret level U.S. security clearance is a requirement (which requires US citizenship). Travel both domestically and internationally is expected. This person should have experience working in the construction industry as a U.S. Government Contractor. Position is located in McLean, VA, but all projects are overseas. International experience is preferred.

Primary Function

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of the Operations function of the project site and organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Project & Staff Management

• Assist Project Managers with project execution.
• Implement policies, procedures, and organizational structure for current and upcoming projects within the framework of corporate policy.
• Improve company performance by collecting, reviewing, and modifying as needed all reports related to the company’s international operations (management, business plans, budgets, etc.).
• Assist in the hiring of site personnel (Project Managers, Superintendents, Subcontractors, Skilled Labor, etc.) and reallocating current personnel to projects in cooperation with HR.
• Monitor Project Management’s achievement of target profit objectives, ensuring they are meeting or exceeding their goals as required by contract.
• Mentor and coach personnel in their professional development and work execution through various training methods.
• Monitor/ensure resourcing requirements of projects are met for materials, personnel, and equipment per project execution schedule/plan.
• Coordinate and confer with corporate staff to resolve operation problems and difficulties.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships and promote good relations with the client and local/host nation governments, while ensuring subordinates do the same.
• Develop and monitor the compliance program of the company, while considering all relevant laws and regulations as it pertains to health, safety, environmental stewardship, procurement, etc. (including, but not limited to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act).
  
  

Business Development

• Identify prospective projects and funding opportunities and cultivate business contacts with authorities and other perspective clients, consultants, companies, etc.
• Work with President for coordination of business development activities and guidance or approval as needed.
• Track Congressional and Appropriations activities as it pertains to the company interest and compile necessary regular reporting.
• Lead prequalification/proposal development efforts.
• Travel (domestically and internationally) as needed for business development opportunities.
  
  

Information Technology

• Supervise Information Technology Specialist on site in McLean, VA.
• Review IT needs, budget, and new developments in IT as it relates to our business.
  
  

Security

• Oversee corporate security requirements (maintaining Facility clearance requirements)
• Oversee and interpret project security requirements (inclusive of drawings, shipping, procurement).
• Supervise FSO and Site Security Officers at the project site.
  
  

Logistics

• Provide support and direction to Logistics team based in McLean, VA.
• Oversee coordination between VA and overseas offices.
  
  

Client Relationships

• Act as an AICI-SP representative and seek to build and maintain good relationships with existing and prospective clients (e.g. OBO and USACE, NAVFAC, large private companies)
• Protect AICI-SP’s interest and promote its image.
• Act as AICI-SP’s main point of contact from the U.S. with clients’ U.S. offices.
• For all areas, perform additional duties as assigned by the President.
  
  

Knowledge, Experience, And Special Skills Required

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and have an active U.S. Secret level security clearance.
• Four (4) year engineering or technical (or equivalent advanced degree) plus extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in the management of construction segments.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry and company operations.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• International construction industry experience interacting with various diverse cultures.
• Experience as a project manager on several different projects large in scale ($100M+), cost, and complexity.
• Design/build construction experience.
• Experience working on contracts for U.S. Government clients (e.g. OBO, USACE)
  
  

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS

Reaching above and below, stooping, and bending. Lifting/carrying/moving 1 to 15 pounds of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc. Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and perform specialized skills.

Working Conditions

Work out of the corporate and/or international operations office, with frequent travel to project sites.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the position.

American International Contractors, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer