McKee
Director- Renovations
Stillwater, OK
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Full time
The Director of Renovations is the primary project manager and owns the overall direction of the Renovations division. This role is responsible for the profitability, schedule, and quality of every renovation project, setting strategy and standards for the division, and managing customer, subcontractor, and internal relationships at the highest level. The Director delegates daily, on-site execution to the Assistant Director of Renovations and relies on that role to keep projects moving, while retaining ultimate accountability for outcomes, decisions, and division performance.
Description
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary project manager for all renovation projects, owning scope, schedule, budget, and profitability from start to finish
• Set overall direction, priorities, and standards for the Renovations division
• Develop and approve construction schedules, timelines, and budgets before work begins
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers on project status, scope changes, and issue resolution
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor and vendor contracts, pricing, and scope of work
• Review and approve material procurement, take-offs, and major purchase decisions
• Oversee project profitability, tracking costs against budget and addressing overruns
• Direct and support the Assistant Director in daily site execution, staging, and crew coordination
• Resolve escalated issues from the Assistant Director involving budget, scope, schedule, or customer satisfaction
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Report on division performance, project pipeline, and financial results to ownership/leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, margins, and customer experience across the division
Qualifications
• 7 years minimum (10 years preferred) experience in construction or renovation project management, with prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Proven track record managing project budgets, schedules, and profitability
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, sequencing, and permitting/compliance requirements
• Excellent negotiation and vendor/subcontractor management skills
• Strong customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to manage expectations and resolve conflict
• Experience managing or mentoring direct reports
• Ability to read and interpret plans, contracts, and estimates
• Proficiency with project management and estimating software
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between job sites and the office
Benefits
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, vision benefits
• Up to 3% matching retirement