Who is Greystone Construction?

Established in 1987, Greystone Construction is a versatile general contractor serving commercial, industrial, agribusiness, municipal, multifamily, and senior housing clients across the United States. Our headquarters are located in Shakopee, Minnesota with additional offices in Georgetown, Texas; Bismarck, North Dakota; and Spirit Lake, Iowa. Greystone has completed projects in 39 states and counting.

Our reputation for safety, integrity, and construction excellence has earned us partnerships with some of the best companies in the markets we serve. Consistently delivering quality and building lasting relationships are the foundation of our success.

At Greystone, every team member is a leader. We empower our people to act with purpose and deliver results that exceed expectations. Guided by our shared values and vision, we pursue limitless potential in people and places, striving to make a positive impact on every project, every client, and every community we serve.

Summary 

The Director of Construction will report directly into the Vice President of Construction Operations working closely with the executive team on project delivery initiatives. This leadership level role also serves as a people leader across Project Manager teams focusing on the Commercial/Industrial and Multi-family/Housing Divisions assigned to our Shakopee Headquarters Division.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership / Management  

• Lead, coach, train, and manage a team of project executives, project managers and project assistants to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value
• Remove roadblocks for Construction Project Managers and Coordinators while finding opportunities to accelerate projects where possible while still maintaining quality.
• Reinforces the culture of safety across the organization
• Assists senior management with strategy development; develops and supports company-wide initiatives, best practices and policies within the work program
• Aid in development of high-level budgets at early phase of potential opportunity
• Collaborate with Pre-Construction Manager to assign appropriate personnel to new project opportunities & balance workload capacities
• Aids in selection of appropriate subcontractors and suppliers for bid solicitation and ensures adequate bid coverage from all trades to obtain the most qualified bid
• Fosters and leverages relationships with high volume subcontractors and other vendors
• Monitors subcontractor workload and performance across select divisions
• Review and approval of final project estimates; identifying potential risks and advantages and determining appropriate margins
• Engages in developing detailed Scopes of Work to ensure proposals are clearly defined
• Supports the project team in the presentation of proposals to clients
• Aids in solicitation of RFP’s and selection of design team on Design-Build projects. Holds the team accountable for meeting deadlines
• Involved in pre-construction, pre-installation, closeout meetings, and plan review sessions
• Involved in developing pre-con schedule, including design milestone dates, all government agency approval requirements, and submittal deadlines
• Participate in design meetings and aid in budgeting/estimating at various phases of design development. Provide VE ideas to ensure owners’ budget requirements are met
• Ensure project critical path lead time items are secured in a timely manner and price escalation potential is mitigated
• Reviews construction schedules, identifies areas for improvement, and monitors performance
• Leads and contributes to prime / owner contract negotiations
• Ensures quality control protocols and procedures are being followed on all projects
• Serves as escalation point for owner and vendor contract negotiations, schedule impacts, complex payment issues, and maintaining client relationships
• Provide action and recovery plans for projects out of budget and schedule compliance
• Engages in monthly project financial reviews. Informs senior leadership on expected profit and loss details and mitigation efforts
• May assume project management role or perform additional tasks as necessary
• Coordinate recruitment efforts, interview and select top talent to meet business needs
• Conduct performance reviews of all direct reports and provide advice, guidance, and direction for professional development and growth

Relationship Management

• Build long lasting relationships with customers that are built upon trust and delivering results
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships and networks with key industry leaders, including business, corporate, government, and A & E firms

Technology 

• Utilize appropriate business software including Procore, Bluebeam, Sage 300 CRE, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Smartsheet

Technical

• Must be able to interpret architectural plans and shop drawings, land surveys, engineering reports and analyses
• Must have working knowledge of project scheduling techniques
• Must have knowledge of various prime contracts and subcontract agreements
• Must have knowledge of various insurance policies, coverages, and project requirements

Prospecting / Business Development

• Promote Company through involvement in community or civic organizations that will expand network.
• Ability to conduct effective in person presentations to audiences of varied sizes

Qualifications

• Preferred: 15+ years construction management experience in design-build environment
• Required: 5+ years people management experience
• Required: Demonstrated success in simultaneously leading multiple large or complex projects and/or multiple teams
• Results-orientated with proven ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Strong ability to coach, mentor and direct others; demonstrated skills in managing people and projects
• Able to apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to complex projects and business challenges
• Solid reputation for building excellent relationships with internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; communicates effectively with management, employees, customers, and vendors 
• High level of motivation, integrity, and commitment to team and customers
• Strong work ethic, decisive, ambitious, with an unwavering commitment to quality and professional work
• Ability to travel

Our total rewards 

• Up to 100% company paid health insurance for our team members.   

• Safety training and professional development opportunities.   

• Annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution to the 401k.   
• 401(k) match 25% of employee contribution up to 8% of your annual wages.   

Why Greystone 

• We value Safety, Teamwork, Relationships, Integrity, Versatility, and Excellence—the foundation of how we think and act every day.
• We exist to build greatness and pursue limitless potential in people and places, striving to be the most trusted partner with top talent committed to excellence while building a legacy of positive impact.
• We live by the Greystone Way: Build it like you own it. Safety matters because YOU matter. Plan to win. Do the right thing. Build with intention. Finish strong.
• We are a growth company, using technology, data, and innovation to continuously improve while expanding our markets and nurturing lasting relationships.
• Our team is our foundation. We’re proud of our work, we embrace feedback, and we know that projects sell projects—our success comes from doing the job right and celebrating it together.
• We are customer-focused and community-minded, guided by trust, quality, and partnership.
• We’re an employer of choice—committed to professional and personal growth through our total rewards philosophy, encompassing competitive pay, benefits, work-life balance, recognition, and career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer (It is my understanding that now that we are a Federal contractor / subcontractor, we need to identify ourselves as such in our EEO statement. I’m not an expert, but I think the following still lists all the protected statuses per Federal and Minnesota state laws.)

As a federal contractor, Greystone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital or familial status, public assistance status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

• Know your Rights (EEOC) 

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 

Greystone Construction does not accept recruiting agency solicitations.