Explore Construction Director jobs for experienced professionals ready to lead complex projects, teams, and construction operations. Construction directors guide projects from planning and preconstruction through delivery, ensuring work meets business goals, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
A Construction Director provides strategic and operational leadership across construction projects or portfolios. Responsibilities may include setting project priorities, managing budgets and forecasts, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and public agencies, and monitoring progress, quality, and risk. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee project managers, construction managers, site teams, or an entire regional construction function.
Employers commonly seek substantial construction and project leadership experience, a record of delivering projects successfully, and strong financial, communication, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of construction methods, contracts, scheduling, regulatory requirements, and health and safety practices can be important. A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field may be preferred; relevant professional experience and certifications can also strengthen an application.
Construction Directors work across commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, and institutional construction. Opportunities may be found with general contractors, developers, engineering and construction firms, manufacturers, and public-sector organizations. Project scope, location, company structure, and industry can all shape the role’s responsibilities.
Browse Construction Director opportunities on Ladders and compare roles by location, industry, and level of responsibility. Review each posting for salary information, required experience, and project scope, then tailor your résumé to highlight measurable results in project delivery, budget management, team leadership, safety, and quality.
$95K - $115K *
Drive the success of telecom construction projects by managing operations, overseeing contractors, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the build process. Collaborate with teams to deliver p...
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$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing complex construction operations for telecom projects, ensuring timely completion and quality control while acting as liaison between stakeholders in a dynamic environment...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing Telecom construction projects while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and schedule standards. Oversee contractors and teams through the complete lifecycle of site d...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing construction projects for wireless carriers, ensuring timely completion, quality control, and compliance with standards. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to de...
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$80K - $95K *
Accelerate project success by overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional results o...
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$100K - $120K *
Transform the home construction landscape by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing team performance, and driving customer satisfaction through quality and timely delivery of new homes while minimiz...
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Project Manager - Construction
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in executing complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance across multiple assignmen...
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Project Director | Nuclear, Industrial
$175K - $225K *
Transform complex, high-stakes projects by leading end-to-end delivery, fostering team performance, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders for predictable outcomes in regulated industrial environmen...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping urban transit solutions by leading complex construction projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery while managing risks and foste...
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$125K - $150K *
Lead transformative projects while driving business growth, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing a $100M+ portfolio. Foster team development and exceptional outcomes through strategic planning a...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and leveraging your design-build expertise to drive success in a dynamic environment...
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Project Director, ICI Building Construction
$136K - $187K *
Lead complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving project success from conception to completion...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to proactive project execution in commercial construction. Lead field operations, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality to drive projects from preconstruction th...
3 weeks ago
$97K - $129K *
Lead the charge in project execution by providing field leadership, ensuring safety, and coordinating all construction activities to meet project goals and timelines while fostering collaboration amon...
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Regional Director - Project Executive - NH
$125K - $150K *
Drive success by leading our regional operations in New Hampshire, building a high-performing team and expanding market presence through strategic client relationships and business development efforts...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by managing water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality as you collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and private clients...
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$238K - $280K *
Lead the charge in overseeing complex modular data center construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with diverse teams across the org...
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$238K - $280K *
Join a team that's redefining data center construction by leading complex, multi-site AI projects that ensure timely, quality delivery while managing large budgets and building strong teams of industr...
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$110K - $130K *
Manage and oversee project financials and operations, ensuring profitability and resource scheduling. Mentor PMs and Engineers while driving project success through effective communication and problem...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects by managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality...
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Director of Construction and Engineering
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading strategic engineering and construction initiatives. Oversee diverse projects that enhance transit infrastructure, ensuring compliance and quality while managing teams an...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize project execution by coordinating logistics, managing costs, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive efficiency while navigating varying environments from professional offices to...
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$97K - $129K *
Lead and coordinate large-scale commercial construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution. Collaborate with teams to manage schedules, oversee subcontractors, and drive proje...
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Project Executive - Construction
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving operational excellence and developing future leaders in the construction indust...
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Project Executive - Construction
$110K - $130K *
Drive multiple complex commercial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and managing financial performance across your portfolio...
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What does a Construction Director do?
A Construction Director leads construction projects or operations, overseeing teams, budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and stakeholder relationships to support successful project delivery.
What qualifications are typically required for Construction Director jobs?
Employers generally look for extensive construction experience and proven leadership in project or operations management. A degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field may be preferred, along with knowledge of contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and safety requirements.
How much do Construction Directors earn?
Compensation varies based on location, industry, company, project scope, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual postings for salary details.
Where can Construction Directors find jobs?
Construction Directors may find opportunities with general contractors, real estate developers, engineering and construction firms, industrial companies, and public agencies. Browse Ladders for vetted roles across industries and locations.
How can I strengthen my Construction Director job application?
Highlight projects delivered, budget and schedule performance, team leadership, safety and quality outcomes, and experience managing clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. Use specific metrics where possible and tailor your résumé to each job description.