Explore Director of Construction opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Construction lead complex building and infrastructure programs, guiding projects from planning and budgeting through delivery. Browse roles across commercial construction, residential development, industrial facilities, healthcare, and other sectors.
A Director of Construction oversees construction projects, teams, and operations to deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards. Responsibilities may include setting project strategy, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulators, and addressing risks throughout the project lifecycle. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee a portfolio of projects or a regional or company-wide construction function.
Employers commonly seek extensive construction leadership experience, strong project and financial management skills, and a record of delivering complex projects. Knowledge of contracts, procurement, estimating, building codes, safety requirements, and construction methods can be valuable. Effective Directors of Construction also bring clear communication, negotiation, team development, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management abilities. Requirements vary by employer and industry; some positions prefer a degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, along with relevant professional credentials.
Director of Construction roles are available with general contractors, developers, construction management firms, and organizations that manage large property or infrastructure portfolios. Compensation depends on factors such as location, project scale, industry, experience, and the scope of leadership. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find senior construction roles aligned with their goals.
Search current Director of Construction openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and locations. Review each listing for its specific qualifications and compensation details, then apply to opportunities that match your construction leadership experience.
Project Director - Restoration/Construction
$100K - $120K *
Transform your career by spearheading restoration projects from inception to completion. Leverage technical expertise and strong collaboration skills to drive success in dynamic environments, ensuring...
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Project Director - Restoration/Construction
$90K - $110K *
Transform project delivery through leadership and strategic oversight, managing restoration initiatives from concept to completion. Leverage industry expertise to ensure accurate scopes, budgets, and...
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Project Director, Project Development
$141K - $219K *
Manage complex project portfolios, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to oversee development phases, vendor management, and compliance, while delivering proje...
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Project Director, Project Development
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Join a team that's dedicated to leading complex energy projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while managing resources, contracts, and stakeholder engagement throughout the devel...
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Project Manager - Construction heavy highway infrastructure
$110K - $141K *
Elevate your career by leading diverse infrastructure projects, managing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with teams on high-value projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery...
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Construction Operations Manager
$80K - $95K *
Pioneer effective operations by leading teams in specialty construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate challenges and uphold company valu...
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$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in directing civil engineering initiatives, providing high-level technical guidance and oversight for critical infrastructure projects and ensure effective facilities management in sup...
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Take ownership of project management by leading diverse teams, establishing objectives, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring timely project completions within budget. Drive progress through...
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Project Executive - Industrial
$150K - $180K *
Join a leading construction firm as you oversee high-profile projects, drive business development, nurture client relationships, and ensure timely, budget-conscious project execution while mentoring t...
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Project Executive - Industrial
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading high-profile industrial projects, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic business initiatives while ensuring top-tier execution and team development in a dyn...
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Project Manager (Specialty Contracting)
$80K - $100K *
Engage with clients to build lasting relationships while managing projects from estimation to execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and profitability, leveraging your communication and p...
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$85K - $132K *
Pioneer the future of construction by managing site selection, design coordination, and permitting in your region. Use your expertise to lead projects from conception to permit-ready status while coll...
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$125K - $150K *
Lead major capital projects with P&L accountability, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction for large-scale power construction initiatives valued at $100 million or more. Drive safety...
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Project Manager Civil Construction
$80K - $95K *
Unlock project success by leading field operations, managing teams, and ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing quality control and safety...
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Transform project management by leading multiple medium to large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while interacting with vendors and stakeholders effectively across MD, VA...
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Lead the charge in preconstruction management, ensuring accurate budgeting, estimating, and compliance for affordable housing projects. Collaborate with teams to drive successful project outcomes whil...
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Commercial Construction Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Manage complex commercial construction projects from planning to execution, ensuring budget adherence and stakeholder coordination. Play a key role in driving project success while fostering strong cl...
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$88K - $105K *
Manage site operations as the primary liaison for project activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, contract modifications, and effective communication throughout the construction process...
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Associate Director of Project Controls - Real Estate Construction
$110K - $130K *
Oversee project control strategies and processes to enhance performance, ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholde...
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$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of heavy highway and bridge projects by leading onsite engineering efforts, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with construction schedules and standards while fostering collabora...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead engineering efforts on heavy highway and bridge projects, managing onsite activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with teams to support project schedules and quality outc...
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$88K - $105K *
Drive project success by leading onsite engineering for Heavy Highway and bridge projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, manage resources, and deliver quality results while supporting o...
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Manager - Industrial Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by managing and optimizing industrialized production systems. Lead a team of engineers to enhance workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency in prefabrication and product deli...
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Manager - Industrial Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Drive the design and optimization of industrialized production systems, enhancing workflows and reducing waste. Lead a team of engineers to implement Lean principles and improve manufacturing efficien...
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Commercial Construction Manager
$100K - $120K *
Execute multiple commercial construction projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while managing teams, schedules, and subcontractors for optimal results...
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What does a Director of Construction do?
A Director of Construction leads construction projects or operations, overseeing areas such as planning, budgets, schedules, safety, quality, contractors, and project teams. The exact scope depends on the employer and its project portfolio.
What qualifications are typically required for Director of Construction jobs?
Employers often look for substantial construction experience, leadership capability, and expertise in project delivery, budgeting, contracts, safety, and construction operations. A related degree or professional credentials may be preferred for some roles.
How much do Directors of Construction earn?
Pay varies by location, industry, employer, experience, and the scale of projects managed. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information.
Where can Directors of Construction find job opportunities?
Opportunities can be found with general contractors, real estate developers, construction management firms, and companies overseeing facilities or infrastructure. Ladders lists senior professional construction positions across industries and locations.
What skills are important for a Director of Construction?
Important skills include project and financial management, leadership, contract and schedule oversight, safety and quality management, negotiation, communication, and the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders.