15+ years of progressive construction experience, including 5 years in a leadership role
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
Strong knowledge of electrical, civil, mechanical, and structural construction in industrial or energy environments
Demonstrated experience managing teams, subcontractors, schedules, and budgets
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Proficiency with MS Office and construction management software
Willingness to travel regionally as required
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and management for all construction operations and field teams
Oversee multiple concurrent projects and construction managers across regions
Establish construction standards, procedures, safety programs, and best practices
Serve as senior construction representative to clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Lead project feasibility reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments
Support business development and preconstruction efforts including budgeting, scheduling, and VE strategies
Oversee subcontractor selection, contract execution, and performance management
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Municipal permitting, inspection, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement teams
Monitor project financial performance and support forecasting and cost control
Resolve escalated field issues, disputes, and change management items
Provide mentoring, performance management, and development of construction staff
Attend executive, client, and internal leadership meetings and provide reporting as required
Benefits
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurances
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Full Job Description
Director of Construction EVCI - Design Build Construction
Summary: The Director of Construction provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and execution oversight for all construction activities. This role manages construction managers and field personnel, interfaces with clients and executive leadership, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and management for all construction operations and field teams
Oversee multiple concurrent projects and construction managers across regions
Establish construction standards, procedures, safety programs, and best practices
Serve as senior construction representative to clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Lead project feasibility reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments
Support business development and preconstruction efforts including budgeting, scheduling, and VE strategies
Oversee subcontractor selection, contract execution, and performance management
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Municipal permitting, inspection, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement teams
Monitor project financial performance and support forecasting and cost control
Resolve escalated field issues, disputes, and change management items
Provide mentoring, performance management, and development of construction staff
Attend executive, client, and internal leadership meetings and provide reporting as required
Requirements:
15+ years of progressive construction experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of electrical, civil, mechanical, and structural construction in industrial or energy environments
Demonstrated experience managing teams, subcontractors, schedules, and budgets
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skill;
Proficiency with MS Office and construction management software
Ability to travel regionally as required
Environment: ~40% office-based work ~60% travel to active project sites
SAI offers competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and paid time off.
