Director of Construction

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to build a high-performing organization.
• Foster a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, safety, quality, and exceptional client service.
• Partner with the People team on recruiting, onboarding and performance management.
• Establish best practices and standardized operating procedures across the organization.
• Provide oversight for all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to mitigate schedule, budget, or quality impacts.
• Oversee project staffing and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Review project financials, schedules, forecasts, change orders, and cost reports to ensure overall portfolio health.
• Partner with Project Managers to resolve complex project challenges and support successful project execution.
• Lead weekly operational meetings with Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Continuously improve construction processes, reporting and communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, etc.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of construction experience in Retail with a General Contractor.
• 5 years of experience managing Project Managers and Site Superintendents.
• Experience with Retail fit-out and ground-up construction.
• Proficient in reading and understanding Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP plans.
• Experience with Procore or a similar Project Management software.

Qualifications

• Ability to stay focused and productive in fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Passion and aptitude to lead, supervise and develop project team.
• Ability to be anticipatory and solutions focused.
• Well-developed and effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on and ready to pitch in on whatever is needed.
• Service first attitude.
• Ability to problem-solve and be resourceful.
• Act with high sense of urgency.

Skills

• Construction experience in Retail.
• Management experience of Project Managers and Site Superintendents.
• Experience with Retail fit-out and ground-up construction.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding Architectural, Structural, Civil and MEP plans.
• Experience with Procore or similar Project Management software.

Benefits

The benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $175,000 and $200,000. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Full-time position.