Regional Director- Design and Construction

About the company

IWG has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution for more than 30 years. We have made it possible for organisations and individuals everywhere to take a new approach to the traditional working day. We have over 3,400 locations across over 110 countries allowing millions of people every day to have a great day at work.

Our customers are start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and large multinationals. With unique business goals, people and aspirations. They want workspaces and communities to match their needs. We provide them with choice through our portfolio of brands, covering serviced offices (Regus, Spaces, HQ, Signature and No18), commercial real estate brokerage and managed office solutions. 

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Job Title:
Regional Director – Design and Construction

Location:
Nationally - USA REMOTE

Reporting To:
Vice President of Design and Construction  

Purpose

The Regional Director oversees the regional reporting for the execution of construction projects such as new office openings, office expansions, roll-ins and other location changes, as well as oversee in region training and staffing needs. They will manage a team of construction managers who oversee the construction work in progress on behalf of ownership to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Managing the D&C team setting up new projects in company systems and maintaining accurate project files.
• Reporting tracked project milestones and keeping schedules up to date.
• Review with D&C team project documents, photos, and checklists from projects.

• Report and forecast work in progress to ensure procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications and submittals.
• Weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting of team construction and inspection activities and comparing progress reports.
• Review and approve sketches of construction installations that deviate from plans and report such changes for incorporation into record drawings.
• Press the team to monitor contractor work schedules, coordinate with construction materials testing laboratories, and request necessary testing.
• Review project closeout with individual members examining workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards.

Administrative Support

• Review team members with monthly performance reviews
• Update project dashboards and report to division
• Work with operations to streamline process and delivery
• Provide reporting and communication support for team members
• Support scheduling of meetings for project parties
• Help track partner invoices and ensure they are processed timely.

 Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Experience & Background

• High school diploma or GED with 20 + years’ experience and/or training in commercial building, renovation, and construction is required.
• 15 + years with bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Proven experience acting as an owner's representative, managing projects from conception to completion. References preferred.
• Have managed a team of 5 or more salaried professionals with experience starting and completing over 30 projects annually.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint).
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Buildertrend, Kahua, Project, Pantera).
• Experience with PDF markup software such as Bluebeam, or similar platforms is preferred.

Technical Skills and Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial construction trades, methodologies, and procedures.
• High proficiency in reading and interpreting all construction documents, including drawings, submittals, change orders, and RFIs.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative without direct supervision.
• A strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.