Director of Construction

Director of ConstructionOur client is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with an office location in Delray Beach Florida since 1999. They launched their business with the goal of providing superior quality and craftsmanship to the regions construction industry. Dedicated to being the best is what separates them from others. The best at finding talented employees; the best at working with design teams; the best at understanding the end-user; and the best at delivering projects ahead of schedule without compromising quality.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGAs the Director of Construction you will serve as the operational heartbeat of the company, bridging the leadership gap between ownership and field execution. This role is accountable for leading all production activity across office and field teams, ensuring that construction standards, timelines, and profitability targets are consistently met — while shaping the company’s internal culture and long-term strategic initiatives for growing.This is a foundational leadership role, responsible for elevating team performance, strengthening subcontractor and client relationships, and operationalizing owner-driven initiatives that reach beyond construction alone.Core ResponsibilitiesConstruction Operations LeadershipLead, coach, and manage all project superintendents, office coordinators, and field leadersEnsure projects are executed on schedule, within budget, and to the companys standard of excellenceEstablish and enforce company-wide project delivery systems and job cost controlsProactively resolve bottlenecks in workflow, coordination, and vendor managementLead Project Kickoff Meetings and other Key Operational MeetingsOrganizational and Strategic ExecutionServe as the operational “glue” between owners and field teams — translating vision into actionExecute initiatives beyond construction, including team development, culture building, and process refinementBuild scalable infrastructure for project forecasting, resource planning, and margin optimizationCulture and Leadership DevelopmentCultivate an accountable, empowered, values-driven team cultureMentor emerging leaders, creating a sustainable leadership pipelineFacilitate regular performance reviews and structured one-on-ones across departmentsClient, City & Subcontractor RelationsStrengthen strategic relationships with subcontractors, vendors, city officials, and clientsDrive communication strategies that position the company as a trusted and proactive builderServe as escalation point for field and client-facing conflictsWhat Success in This Role Looks LikeConstruction schedules and margin goals are consistently met or exceededOffice and field leadership are aligned, accountable, and confident in their rolesSubcontractor partnerships are predictable, high-quality, and well-managedInternal team culture reflects initiative, clarity, and trustThe ownership team is freed up to focus on growth, while confident in day-to-day executionIdeal Candidate Profile10+ years of senior construction operations leadership (Commercial or Residential)Proven success leading both office and field teamsStrong financial acumen: understands job costing, margin management, and forecastingNatural team builder with emotional intelligence and follow-throughConfident in city, client, and vendor-facing rolesSystems thinker — passionate about improving processes and peopleBonus QualitiesFamiliar with Procore, BuilderTrend, or similar platformsBackground in growing small-to-mid-sized construction companiesHands-on leadership style: gets into the details, empowers others, leads by example

Created: 2025-07-05