This role is 100% remote and requires 10% travel to WD sites and may include International. 

The Global Commodity Director of Procurement Construction - Real Estate Operation (REO) is a dynamic and results-driven leader who will direct, develop, and implement the necessary functional and process competencies to plan, source, purchase and deliver world-class product. Key activities for this position include, developing category strategies, risk mitigation, market analysis, RFx development, negotiation planning, competitive price and cost analysis, financial analysis, contract development and supplier management. We are looking for a passionate, driven, visionary leader with a track-record of performance.

The Director will work with the various Facility Operations teams, Eng. Teams, and Construction teams that support R&D and Manufacturing along with developing new sourcing strategies. The REO Procurement organization is responsible for assessing, sourcing, and managing WD Real Estate Operation suppliers, supporting WD’s technology and operational requirements globally. 

The incumbent requires to develop and maintain strong collaborative and cooperative working relationships with team members across different functions and at different levels within the organization. The position requires enthusiasm, passion, attention to detail and a desire to lead high-performance teams.

Position Description: Reporting to the Facility & Construction Sr. Director of Global Indirect Materials this person will lead and execute Strategic sourcing Projects, Complex Procurement Programs, and vendor management activities for assigned Facility and Construction categories and projects of low to high complexity scopes.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the business owner for his or her Facility categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business entities. This entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the Facility category and construction industry, along with responsibility for driving strategic projects to achieve business objectives.
• Build and maintain (partnering) effective working relationship with assigned stakeholders.
• Ability to review and analyze data to determine sourcing opportunities based on best practice methodologies.
• Develop short-term/long-term category planning for both facility and construction, implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories following a standard strategic sourcing methodology.
• Capable of forming and driving Commercial, Technical bid reviews.
• Drive and develop the RFx process through to completion; including requirements gathering, identifying RFP criteria, scorecards with criteria and weighting, bidder's Proposals.
• Conduct high impact eSourcing events where applicable (e.g., eRFX).
• Capable of Developing and constructing Agreements.
• Solid negotiation skills on both Terms and Conditions plus cost targets (BATNA).
• Full understanding of Total cost of ownership.
• Contribute to the departments KPIs, including driving significant cost savings that contribute to the annual targets
• Help identify areas of risk for the business (i.e., delivery of service, quality, performance, timeline, warranty, governance); make recommendations where applicable.
• Full understanding of Business Continuity as it relates to Facility and Construction.
• Ability to insert oneself into business and recognize areas that require improvement and make recommendations for efficiency gain.
• Partner with key stakeholders and assist in development of approved and preferred vendor lists for assigned categories.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop requirements and strategy to identify suppliers, establish SLA/KPI requirements. Measure supplier performance against contract SLAs and expectations and initiate corrective actions in the event of missed expectations to resolve any performance issues.
• Drive Supplier Review Meetings with key suppliers and senior level Align stakeholders and provide input on performance and future needs/strategic planning.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers / clients as well as vendors.
• Ability to excel under pressure while dealing with changing priorities and timelines.
• Manage compliance to contracts.
• Support savings tracking processes and participates in special projects as needed.

1. Travel estimated 10% 

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. 

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $170,000- $230,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan 
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year 
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.   

In this position you can expect to work on site at least 3 days per week at the Denver International Airport.

What You’ll Do 

Design, Engineering and Construction (DEC) is the primary Capital Project delivery arm for design and construction projects at DEN. DEC manages over $325 million worth of design and construction projects annually at the airport-, including new and existing roadways, runways, taxiways, utilities, mechanical systems, loading bridges, office remodeling, electrical infrastructure, roofing, and drainage focusing on sustainability, total-cost of ownership, and excellence in design. The DEC team is looking for a Senior Director who will bring a depth and breadth of technical proficiency; strong leadership, critical problem solving, communication and facilitation; financial acumen; stewardship; and an ability to invest in the success of the Airport.

About You

What You’ll Bring 

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

We are looking for a leader with superb business and political acumen, sound understanding of strategic business practices, results driven, has experience working with staff at all levels, and a proven track record of excellent performance within a very complex enterprise. We are also looking for an innovative thinker, with drive and ingenuity to help us achieve DEN's Strategic Plan objectives. In addition, we are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Construction experience in an airport environment or large campus / portfolio equivalent
• Project management experience with $500,000 plus budgets
• Experience managing 80 or more projects annually
• Government and contract management experience
• Previous leadership or management experience with a large workforce

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Coaches, mentors, and challenges staff. Champions continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities. Leads staff development initiatives that include training, development and succession planning. Establishes performance expectations and standards for all levels of employees to achieve or exceed performance metrics and prepare them for the future.
• Fosters collaborative relationships to the benefit of the organization.
• Develops annual and multi-year work plans and strategies to meet business needs. Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure success.
• Leads the development of process and operational improvements.
• Prioritizes and allocates resources to achieve strategies.
• Fosters collaborative relationships to the benefit of the organization.
• Develops and monitors the budget and oversees financial well-being by analyzing cost effectiveness. Directs cost control activities.

Required Minimum Qualifications 

• Education:   Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience managing licensed engineers or architects.
• Education and Equivalency:  No substitution of experience for education is permitted.  Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.
• Licensure & Certification:  Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.  Requires registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Colorado State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers at the time of application. Or requires registration as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Registration at the time of application.   Registration in another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado registration at completion of probation.  Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.                                                  

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until March 19th, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 19th, 2024 date at midnight to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

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CE2783 Engineer-Architect Director

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$138,841.00 - $236,030.00

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

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Job Title

Director of Construction, Multifamily

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Job Description Summary

The Construction Director is responsible for providing construction management services within the assigned region including working with a large variety of Clients, Regional Property Managers, Business Managers, Vendors, as well as other corporate and site staff on construction, structural and renovation projects.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare and present upcoming proposed projects for both existing and new clients.
• Ensure that all code requirements comply with laws or rules of the state including regulatory agencies.
• Under the supervision of the Vice President, ensure that all region(s) and its properties Repairs, Renovations, & Paint practices are in accordance with EPA regulatory requirement (state/federal) rule and laws for Lead Based Paint.
• Ensure all applicable permits and documentations are prepared properly and filed accordingly.
• Address corrective notices issued by the inspecting authority, ensure corrective action, compliance and meet time guidelines set forth by the issuing authority.
• Complete reports required by management within the time frame dictated.
• Must have knowledge of pertinent building or any code(s) associated with assigned projects.
• Responsible for the collection and oversight of bids for capital projects as requested.
• Provide written record of job progress, maintain up-to-date records of drawings and specification changes, shop drawings, samples, operating manuals, testing records, and job progress photos. Job's will be delivered to the owner upon completion or on a monthly basis.
• Track invoices and collections for the construction management department.
• Responsible for an analysis of each contract including the set up or the monitoring of the project

COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge of renovation and property operations.
• Must understand the concept of value engineering.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to perform basic math, and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and offer viable solutions
• Must be detail oriented, and able to focus with regular or unscheduled interruptions within an office environment.
• Estimating and project management software experience; highly experienced in verbal, people management skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and email system communication

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of Construction experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

Position Title:

Director of Construction

Department:

Planning & Construction

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for all construction projects, requests, and concerns.
• Responsible for the construction process, budgets, schedules, building quality, adherence to construction documents, project commissioning and project close-out.
• Work with design and construction professionals, user groups, leadership, and other parties to ensure that the construction meets the intended use and initial conditions of satisfaction; coordinate with Facilities, Environment of Care, Safety and Security, IT, Infection Prevention, Environmental Services, Supply Chain, and other departments stakeholders.
• Provide preliminary construction estimates as required to develop project budgets and to inform leadership of building options.
• Determine the construction delivery method, manage the contractor qualification and selection process, bidding and award processes.
• Manage the pre-construction activities for all projects; review and inform design and construction documents, develop pre-construction risk assessments, safety risk assessments, and infection control plans; verify contractors and trade partners are qualified and cleared to perform work on site, validate phasing plans and overall schedules.
• Manage all construction activities; oversee contractors and trade partners during construction, verify construction quality and code compliance, coordinates utility shutdowns and other construction activities with facility users, ensure interim life safety measures and job site check list requirements are compliant, ensure a safe and clean job site, monitor construction schedules.
• Manage all construction budgets; review and approve construction bids and proposals, change order request, contractor allowances, and contingencies; review and approve pay applications, and final retainage request.
• Ensure compliance with all programming and functional narratives that guide the design and as required by regulatory authorities for hospital licensed spaces.
• Ensure that all projects are constructed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; Ensure approvals and necessary permits from the appropriate regulatory authorities.
• Manage project commissioning and operational readiness activities; oversee punch list development and completion, ensure certificate of occupancy and regulatory approvals, disseminate and archive construction as-built, close out and acceptance documents.
• Keep abreast of new developments and best practices in the field of healthcare construction and incorporate them into future projects; utilize lean principles.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of experience as a construction project manager or 10+ years as a construction superintendent; 5+ years in healthcare
• In-depth knowledge of building codes and regulations, estimating, and building construction
• Strong project management skills including scheduling, estimating, and financial management
• Extensive experience using project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, e-Builder, etc.), Bluebeam, MS Office Suite
• Requires excellent critical thinking; problem solving, relationship and team building skills, and verbal and written communication skills

Professional Certifications

• CHC or PMP or ability to gain the certification within one year
• ASHE member or PE in good standing preferred

Other Skills and Knowledge

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, technology, standards and equipment used within the commercial construction industry
• A strong knowledge of the healthcare industry and healthcare facilities
• General financial analysis skills as demonstrated by such capabilities as evaluation of return on investment, pro-forma development, and other financial indicators
• Experience with LEAN design and construction principles, and continuous improvement management systems

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In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as Director of Datacenter Integrated Planning for Engineering, Procurement & Construction APAC.

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Senior Datacenter EPC Integrated Planner and Scheduler, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!

Responsibilities

As manager you will be responsible for leading a team of full-time employees and vendors in overseeing the planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of large-scale datacenter construction projects, from inception to completion for the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have experience in datacenter design, procurement, and construction, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and to the satisfaction of clients. The role requires exceptional leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

Project Planning and Strategy:

• Develop comprehensive EPC plans, including timelines and resource allocation to guide the execution of datacenter construction projects.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including engineers, procurement, and construction to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time.
• Monitor project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential issues.
• Work with clients to understand their needs and ensure project outcomes meet their expectations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead a team of employees and vendors, providing guidance, support, and direction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and individual strengths.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.

Project Management:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that each project meets its objectives and is delivered on time.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Develop and implement project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide regular project updates to senior management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, construction management, related fieldOR equivalent.
• 3+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 6+ years experience in direct construction planning

Preferred:

• 6+ years of experience in planning medium sized capital projects ($50MM - $200MM+). This experience should specifically include engineering and procurement, with specific examples of integrating capital projects into existing operating process plants during maintenance turnarounds.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale datacenter construction projects on time and to the satisfaction of clients.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent understanding of Project Planning, Earned Value Management and Key Commodity Tracking.
• Excellent skills in project planning software, such as P6 and/or MS Project
• Familiarity with Risk Schedule Analysis
• Ability to analyze EPC plans/schedule and provide deep insights into trends, issues, mitigations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Experience in managing teams and working collaboratively with cross-functional groups.
• Strong familiarity with CPM scheduling methodology
• Ability to present data from a detailed to high-level depending on audience
• Experience with Data Center construction programs

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years thereafter.

These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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We are looking at attracting top talent to apply and position themselves with us for the upturn in the business in the high tech and manufacturing sector.

The Director - Data Center will have following job responsibilities:

 I) Operational Deliverables
• Candidate should have strong background in the data centre sector coupled with relevant skill set and a track record of successful project delivery will be the first to be
considered for the current position.
• Candidate should drive the project execution and manage the overall the operational parameters of the delivery including costs, quality and schedule including management of internal and external stakeholders
• Drive quality assurance measures of ongoing assignments
• Ensure compliance of ongoing assignments are
complied with 
• Monthly reviews of ongoing assignments including commercial monitoring for profit & loss
• Review construction proposals and related pricing/scopes.
• Be the management representative in client’s meetings
• Review and approve cost loaded schedules.
• Run and lead client and other required meetings.
• Identify factors that influence construction costs and monitor and report on this data.
• Knowledge and experience with all methods of construction procurement and long lead equipment
• Understand engineering decisions relating to the project cost and budget while design-build changes take place during construction.
• Astute understanding of contract administration especially on build contracts
• Understanding of FIDIC contract
• Coordinate and oversee consultant reviews on the project.
• Represent India’s data centre sector environment in wider internal forums
• Understanding of P&L

II) Business Generation
• You are an asset to our business, and we would want to leverage your industry relation and expand our current business across the region, expectation is introduction of
two new clients every quarter
• Coordinate and prepare bid submissions to RFP responses
• Drive new business opportunity by participating in bid preparation and lead the technical interview , expectation is to create RFP’s of INR 100 million
• Attend at least one industry event or discussion per month
• Advising strategies of business generation for the data centre sector

III) Team Building
• You must have a team attitude, be self-motivated and willing to support other groups and project as required
• Bring the business acumen to develop a team in this sector and become the Subject matter expert for the region.
• Mentoring core team in pan India office locations Training and skill development
• Provide the knowledge and learning acquired in this sector and train the team to develop the skill set to deliver key roles in the project delivery.

Serves as the nationally recognized expert and program authority for the Bureau on capacity planning, site selection, and activation programs and activities.

Reviews and analyzes capacity data and trends covering areas such as female offenders, detention needs, medical facilities, population projections, new facilities construction/renovation, and contract confinement.

Develops national policies, standards, guidelines, and provides expert advice in the area of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act, Executive Orders, and related federal, state and local environmental laws regulations.

Provides instructions necessary to develop site selection criteria, select sites and acquire properties for prison construction or conversion.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)