Director of Construction

The Director of Construction oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of all construction projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational standards and objectives. This role provides strategic leadership across construction operations, manages project teams, and collaborates with internal and external partners to drive efficient, safe, and successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight
- Lead all aspects of construction operations, including project planning, scheduling, staffing, and execution.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop project managers, superintendents, engineers, and field leadership.
- Establish and implement strategic goals, performance expectations, and operational standards.
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Project Management
- Oversee multiple concurrent construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, scopes, and milestones.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate progress and productivity.

Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify construction-related risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Oversee jobsite safety programs and regulatory compliance.
- Resolve construction issues, change orders, and field challenges.

Reporting & Communication
- Prepare and present construction progress and forecast reports.
- Maintain accurate documentation for schedules, budgets, and contracts.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex construction decisions.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of construction management experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
- Proven success managing large-scale construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, and safety standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, AutoCAD).
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications (PMP, CCM, LEED AP, OSHA 30).
- Experience across multiple construction project types.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Work Environment
Combination of office and field work. Regular travel to job sites is required with exposure to varying environmental conditions.