Director Design/Build

ThinkingAhead

$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in design-build project leadership
  • Strong understanding of design and construction processes
  • Architectural license or candidacy is preferred
  • Proven ability to manage project lifecycles effectively
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire project lifecycle from design to closeout
  • Lead and oversee the design division and preconstruction estimating
  • Manage construction operations ensuring quality and schedule adherence
  • Improve systems and workflows across multiple teams
  • Mentor team members and enforce project standards

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment in a small, high-trust team
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Engagement in a diverse range of high-craft design and build projects
Full Job Description
This is the integrator role for a small, high-craft design-build firm. The Director owns the entire project lifecycle - design, preconstruction, construction, closeout - and is the central point of accountability for quality, schedule, budget, and client experience. The role leads the design division, preconstruction/estimating, and construction operations, while improving systems, workflows, and communication across all teams. They want someone who can mentor, enforce standards, tighten processes, and elevate the entire delivery model. Architectural license (or candidate) is strongly preferred. They want someone who understands both design and construction deeply, communicates clearly, and thrives in a small, high-trust environment.

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