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COST of Wisconsin, Inc.
Director of Design (Technical / Construction)
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A Director of Construction is a high-level manager who directs construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$154,480 / year median in Wisconsin
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Job Description COST of Wisconsin, Inc. has a rare opportunity for a Director of Design to lead our technical design team and guide the technical direction of our projects. This hands-on leadership role is ideal requires someone who can balance drawing / blueprint accuracy, solve problems, meet construction deadlines, develop team members, and foster interdepartmental collaboration. What You'll Do Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 3-5 technical designers. Assign priorities, manage workloads, and help keep design deliverables (drawings) on schedule. Review construction drawings, design packages, and submittals for accuracy, quality, constructability, and customer requirements. Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, e.g., GCs, preconstruction team, PM team, field operations, etc. Lead construction design meetings and improve drawings, processes, and project outcomes. Interpret sketches, schematics, written instructions, technical drawings, and other source materials. Identify opportunities that improve cost efficiency, performance, and design execution. Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development for the design team. What You Offer Associate's degree in drafting, architecture, or a related field. 7+ years of design experience in commercial construction, architecture, structural design, or a related field. 3+ years of team leadership experience. Experience with resource planning, supplier coordination, budget management, workload management, and performance tracking. Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with drawing and other technology such as AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, Rhino, AI tools, 3D design platforms, or other specialized software. Experience in shotcrete, themed construction, specialty construction, or immersive environments is a plus. COST of Wisconsin, Inc. creates award-winning themed construction for zoos, theme parks, casinos, resorts, museums, botanical gardens, aquariums, family entertainment centers, golf courses, restaurants, retail spaces, and other one-of-a-kind destinations nationwide.