Director of Financial Management- Construction

Director of Financial Management/Construction plays a critical role in driving financial success, operational efficiency, and strategic growth within the organization while ensuring the delivery of high-quality construction projects and facility management services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management:

• Develop and oversee financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts for construction projects and facility management operations.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure profitability and cost efficiency.
• Manage financial reporting processes, including financial statements, cash flow analysis, and performance metrics.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Identify growth opportunities, market trends, and potential risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, such as new construction projects or facility upgrades, and provide financial analysis to support decision-making.

Operational Oversight:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of construction projects and facility management activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Implement operational policies and procedures to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration among team members to drive operational excellence.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks related to construction projects, facility maintenance, regulatory compliance, and financial stability.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize exposure and ensure business continuity.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations, codes, and standards to ensure compliance and mitigate legal and financial risks.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., executives, department heads) and external partners (e.g., contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and legal, to achieve project objectives and address challenges proactively.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status, financial performance, and strategic initiatives.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to finance and operations teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning.
• Recruit, train, and develop talent to build a high-performing team capable of meeting current and future business needs.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for up to 5+ staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent work experience.
• Strong preference to accounting, finance, and construction.
• Project Manager Professional Certification
• A minimum of 5+ years of full-time supervisory/ management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
• Strong administrative experience required.
• Superior organization skills.
• Ability to handle high volume, fast paced work.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Works independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Stationary office position.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Perform duties in a typical Virginia climate

 

 

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

 

 

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

 

 

$90,000.00 - $125,000.00

 

 

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.