Assistant Director - Architectural Design & Construction
Evans, Grapevine, TX, United States
The
Assistant Director - Construction & Architectural Design
serves as the backup and second-in-command to the
Director - Construction & Architectural Design , while directly managing commercial design-build projects.
This role supports team leadership and process optimization, ensuring efficient project execution across multiple markets, including scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder management, and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in leading and building design-construction teams
Foster teamwork and strong inter-company relationships
Support business development and project capture
Establish systems to optimize and scale the business
Track and manage financial performance
Mitigate risks related to contracts and project scope
Oversee contract management and installations
Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and scope changes
Vet subcontractors and support sales managers
Ensure compliance with codes and regulations
Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules
Identify and manage project changes and issues
Other Duties Include
Evaluate and implement new technology tools
Qualifications
Certifications/Designations:
AIA, PE, RA
Ability to obtain contractor licenses in multiple states
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Education / Experience
Degree in
Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
required
10+ years in commercial construction project management or leadership, with experience across diverse project types and sizes, ideally in North America and other international locations
Experience in permitting, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and team management
Proficiency in technology tools for productivity (BIM, Revit, estimating tools)
Strong background in Design services and Architecture
Extensive experience in Construction Management and Project Management
Personal Attributes
Positive attitude, team player, organized, independent, detail-oriented
Desired Behaviors
Make fact-based decisions having done the hard work of obtaining actual data
Leaders who are visible, accessible, and provide coaching to encourage lifelong training and learning
Foster teamwork and functional diversity in order to achieve the best solutions
Employees who take ownership, speak up immediately, respond quickly, elevate if needed, and think like an owner
Drive continuous improvement through personal initiative and innovation
Learn from failures in a positive/structured way… focusing on process and other improvements going forward
Clearly define goals and objectives through KPI’s that are consistent with company-wide priorities
Achieve results by consistently meeting our commitments
Focus on what’s important to our customers (internal or external)
Develop a culture of celebrating our successes… customer wins, improvements and demonstrated good behavior
Special Requirements
Pass background checks and qualify for security clearance
Able to travel globally as required
Other Info
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management
Industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Architecture and Planning
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Assistant Director - Construction & Architectural Design
serves as the backup and second-in-command to the
Director - Construction & Architectural Design , while directly managing commercial design-build projects.
This role supports team leadership and process optimization, ensuring efficient project execution across multiple markets, including scheduling, budgeting, stakeholder management, and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in leading and building design-construction teams
Foster teamwork and strong inter-company relationships
Support business development and project capture
Establish systems to optimize and scale the business
Track and manage financial performance
Mitigate risks related to contracts and project scope
Oversee contract management and installations
Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and scope changes
Vet subcontractors and support sales managers
Ensure compliance with codes and regulations
Prepare and negotiate contracts and schedules
Identify and manage project changes and issues
Other Duties Include
Evaluate and implement new technology tools
Qualifications
Certifications/Designations:
AIA, PE, RA
Ability to obtain contractor licenses in multiple states
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Education / Experience
Degree in
Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
required
10+ years in commercial construction project management or leadership, with experience across diverse project types and sizes, ideally in North America and other international locations
Experience in permitting, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and team management
Proficiency in technology tools for productivity (BIM, Revit, estimating tools)
Strong background in Design services and Architecture
Extensive experience in Construction Management and Project Management
Personal Attributes
Positive attitude, team player, organized, independent, detail-oriented
Desired Behaviors
Make fact-based decisions having done the hard work of obtaining actual data
Leaders who are visible, accessible, and provide coaching to encourage lifelong training and learning
Foster teamwork and functional diversity in order to achieve the best solutions
Employees who take ownership, speak up immediately, respond quickly, elevate if needed, and think like an owner
Drive continuous improvement through personal initiative and innovation
Learn from failures in a positive/structured way… focusing on process and other improvements going forward
Clearly define goals and objectives through KPI’s that are consistent with company-wide priorities
Achieve results by consistently meeting our commitments
Focus on what’s important to our customers (internal or external)
Develop a culture of celebrating our successes… customer wins, improvements and demonstrated good behavior
Special Requirements
Pass background checks and qualify for security clearance
Able to travel globally as required
Other Info
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Project Management
Industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Architecture and Planning
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Evans by 2x
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