DIRECTOR CONSTRUCTION

About the role

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work.

The Director Construction is a senior leadership position responsible for leading the construction program and providing strategic direction for capital projects across showrooms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, sales and service centers, and corporate locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction project portfolio by establishing priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Construction Managers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Establish project management standards, governance, reporting, and performance measures that promote consistent execution across all construction projects.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop capital plans, evaluate project priorities, and align construction initiatives with operational needs and long-term facility strategies.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, risk management, and resource planning while providing executive-level updates on project performance, financial results, and emerging issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors to support successful project delivery and informed decision-making.
• Ensure construction activities comply with company standards, safety requirements, building codes, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations while minimizing operational disruption.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, vendor performance, project delivery methods, and team capabilities to increase efficiency and strengthen project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 10+ years relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.

Qualifications

• Developing proven team structure and processes that drive results.
• Solid understanding of broader organization context and goals.
• Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.
• Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Suite of products.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career opportunities
• Environment of creativity and growth
• Company Match on 401k
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement