Construction Director

Company: Sysco
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project. RESPONSIBILITIES Support design teams responsible for distribution facilities. Support development of and maintain design and construction standards for Sysco distribution projects. Ensure that distribution center (DC) designs are current with best operational practices and incorporate state of the art materials and equipment. Support corporate goals related to sustainability are achieved in terms of facility designs. Support design teams responsible for manufacturing and processing facilities design including meat and seafood processing, fruit and vegetable processing, blending and filling operations, and packaging lines. Support development of and maintain unique design and construction standards for Sysco manufacturing projects. Ensure that manufacturing designs are current with best operational practices and incorporate state of the art materials and equipment. Support design teams responsible for office facilities including corporate offices, shared business services offices, call centers, and remote offices supporting all Sysco businesses and operations. Lead the Interior Design and Space Planning team in support of interior designs for all Sysco projects (DC, manufacturing, office) in regards to associate workspace design, furniture selection, interior finishes, interior lighting, audiovisual systems, and artwork. Collaborate with the real estate and business incentives teams on site selection and new property acquisitions. Create site development requirements and provide budgeting and scheduling for projects to inform the capital request process. Construction Procurement; Support vendor relationships with design/build firms, general contractors, and primary subcontractors. Develop RFPs (request for proposal) for construction projects. Develop bid tabulations based on proposals received and lead selection process Support establishing a workforce plan for contractors as it pertains to design and/or construction projects. Maintain and monitor the production of construction costs. Participate in the implementation and management of business process systems that schedule, control, record and track the labor and material costs associated with Design and Construction. Ensure that managers understand and effectively implement these systems. Review and recommend standard operating procedures (SOPs) to create safe policies and processes that are in regulation and compliant with Sysco's operational guidelines. Support development of organizational structure to execute design and construction projects. Create onboarding, training, and ongoing associate development plans and ensure that they are successfully implemented. Create and develop plans related to the necessary tools needed by design and construction teams to be successful. This includes but is not limited to CAD software and hardware, Project Management software and hardware, cloud-based real estate portfolio software, and tools for project estimating. Create and successfully implement plans for communicating information to all design and construction professionals including the strategic vision, tactical information related to current plans and projects, and means for associates to communicate with each other as well as upstream. QUALIFICATIONS Education Architectural, Engineering, or Construction Management Bachelors' preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Masters degree in technical area or business preferred. Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in large scale industrial or commercial design and construction projects required, 10 years preferred. Experience with food processing or food distribution facilities projects preferred Experience successfully leading teams of professionals in a corporate setting required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Professional certification or licensure as an architect, engineer, or construction project manager is preferred Robust PC skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project) required Familiarity with industrial structures and building systems preferred including insulated metal panel construction, ammonia refrigeration systems, automatic fire protection systems, HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical and lighting systems, plumbing, and wastewater treatment systems is preferred Familiarity with OSHA, PSM, and RMP regulatory guidelines and programs preferred Knowledge of construction contracts including lien and bonding processes required Ability to review project cost ledgers and process applications for a payment required Level: A Senior Manager (M4) typically manages a department or small unit that includes multiple teams led by Managers and/or Team Leaders. Responsibilities typically include • Ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department. • Problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis. • Requires the ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and the ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.

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