Division Manager- Special Projects

With oversight into all phases of the construction of special projects, the Division Manager will lead the Project Management team to ensure consistent delivery of quality projects while surpassing customers’ expectations. The role is to manage the Project Management team and reviews. It approves bid documents and original project budgets by overseeing each project's progress and profitability, including any emergencies, work delays, and other issues that may affect the completion of the project. In addition, the Division Manager is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with current and prospective customers.


Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Service & Maintenance is a leader in the construction industry with diverse individuals dedicated to our people, customers, projects, and community. We are maintaining a strong focus on building a culture that encourages our employees to grow personally and professionally. KDC is also a proud recipient of the Top Workplaces 2022, 2023, and 2024, presented by the Orange County Register.

Striving to be the leader in construction and facilities services by exceeding customer expectations begins with each employee. Through the individual contributions of our employees, we can support our core values. To help us accomplish this goal, we ask you to SMILE.

Synergy – bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring departments.

Marketing – understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall success of our Company.

Innovation – continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.

Longevity – understanding that tenure with the organization is achievable as a committed team member.

Excellence – bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities ensures that every task you perform is performed at the highest level

Apply if you:

• Bring a cooperative spirit to your team and neighboring department.

• Have an understanding that through your contributions, you aid in the overall Company’s success.

• Pursue continuous efforts to see beyond current business modes and methods.

• Embody an understanding that as a committed team member, tenure with an organization is achievable.

• Bring your whole self to work. Applying your knowledge, skills, and abilities ensures that every task you perform is performed at the highest level.

Job Description:

1.    Receives directions from the Director or VP of Construction regarding assigned responsibilities.
2.    Manages team performance, including developing and coaching direct reports and staff, communicating expectations, enforcing Company and customer policies, procedures, and standards, and redirecting performance as needed.
3.    Manages and supports all general construction customers’ activities with the collaboration of the Senior Project Managers—Special Projects, Project Managers—special Projects, Project Engineers, and Administrators.
4.    Works with executive management, other division managers, and account managers locally and cross-regionally to ensure consistency and quality on all projects, processes, and procedures. 
5.    Trains assigned individuals to the Company’s financial objectives.
6.    Oversees Senior Project Managers – Special Projects and Project Managers – Special Projects assigned to projects.
7.    Develops and maintains customer/client relationships.
8.    Assign project Managers to execute negotiated and awarded projects based on experience and customer expectations.
9.    Review and approve project-specific budgets.
10.    Oversees the creation of master schedules, project timelines, and milestones.
11.    Works with designated construction teams to ensure that Project Managers’ Special Projects expectations are implemented as directed by the customers.
12.    Schedules performance reviews for employees assigned to the Division Manager.
13.    Assists in interviews and hires for the Construction and Estimating departments.
14.    Resolves unforeseen project conditions, including subcontractor challenges, along with project managers and executive management.
15.    Review the weekly schedules and reports of the project managers- special projects- for accuracy and completeness.
16.    Review weekly Project Updates for accuracy and completeness before issuing them to the clients.
17.    Review the complete bid packages and proposals before submission.
18.    Reviews and signs construction-related documents, including contracts, subcontracts, Change Orders, Warranty and Guarantee Letters, and any other documents per the project requirements.
19.    Supports Construction in any disputes arising between the Company, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
20.    Mentors all Company employees by asking honest, appropriate, engaging questions, intently listening, and sharing experiences, pitfalls, and solutions.
21.    Serves as a responsible leader through the direction and guidance of the team to ensure all safety requirements for all jobs are upheld.
22.    Other duties as assigned

KDC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.