The Director of Design and Construction will represent the organization with clients, consultants, suppliers, and vendors on virtually any range of subjects related to all design and construction projects globally making decisions on behalf of the organization to ensure the successful completion of all assigned projects from start to finish.
- Lead the organization with methods and actions that are ethical and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
- Identify compliance risks and take actions necessary to eliminate or minimize risks.
- Champion, within the organization, a commitment to honesty, integrity, and responsible corporate behavior.
- Create a compliance culture within the organization and foster an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting potential violations or misconduct.
- Provide management support to senior management staff with daily operational activities throughout the assigned projects.
- Create and execute project work plans and preparation of appropriate revisions necessary to meet ongoing changes and requirements of the assigned projects.
- Prepare, control and monitor budgets and schedules throughout the assigned projects.
- Ensure that all project documents have been obtained, are complete, current, accurate and are appropriately filed and stored.
- Identify and secure required resources for execution of the assigned projects.
- Review of project expenses in managing project budgets.
- Coordination of design and all construction activities with designers & contractors.
- Support the facilitation of the projects by providing and obtaining information regarding project status through correspondence and attendance at regular project meetings.
- Aid in resolving and/or escalating project issues in a timely manner.
- Minimize any negative exposure and risk on the project.
- Create and establish working relationships with city officials and public utility companies.
- Coordinate all construction and design activities with operations for a seamless transition from construction to operations.
- Minimum of 10 years related experience in commercial and/or hotel-casino projects with increasing responsibility.
- Ability to obtain and maintain active Nevada General Contractors License.
- Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business
- Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation.
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
- Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration procedures.
- Ability to use extensive working knowledge of all paperwork procedures necessary to complete the contract documents to obtain permits and prepare for construction.
- Ability to use working knowledge of all consultant work to maintain efficiencies and meet deadlines. Possess an in depth understanding of the basics of most building systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office and industry-standard, construction software.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Working daily at office and project sites with extensive foot travel required. More time spent in the field than in office.
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
