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.
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Lead the charge in overseeing complex water and wastewater projects, guiding teams from planning to execution while ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Drive project success through effect...
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Transform construction projects as a Project Manager, driving overall contract administration and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while mentoring your team and managing stakeholder rela...
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Lead impactful construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to budget and schedule while fostering collaboration across diverse teams to enhance community outcomes and drive project...
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Manage the successful delivery of construction projects by collaborating with teams, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiativ...
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Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with teams to oversee planning, execution, and closeout phases whil...
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Lead the charge in preconstruction excellence by managing cost estimates, strategic planning, and client collaborations to ensure successful project delivery across educational and municipal sectors i...
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Commercial Construction Project Manager
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Advance your career by managing diverse commercial projects, ensuring on-time, within budget completion. Collaborate with teams for construction success across various sectors including retail and res...
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Optimize project design by developing structural drawings and specifications, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget, while leading c...
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Lead the charge in developing innovative structural designs and analyses. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to produce high-quality models and ensure project success from design to construct...
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Project Executive - Industrial
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Lead the charge in delivering large-scale industrial projects, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while developing high-performing teams and driving strategic growth across missio...
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Take ownership of diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Lead a team of engineers and supervisors, fostering collaboration and communication to achi...
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Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing diverse industrial construction projects. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery while fostering client relationships and driving projec...
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Champion construction excellence by leading diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project goa...
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Lead the charge in overseeing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project go...
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Join a team that's driving industrial construction projects, overseeing large and small initiatives across diverse sectors. Lead project teams to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while fost...
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Lead the charge in managing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while overseeing project teams and fostering client relationships for optimal outc...
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Join us to lead and coordinate diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors across various secto...
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Lead the charge in overseeing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project go...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in industrial construction projects. Oversee diverse projects, manage teams, and ensure timely delivery within budget while fostering client relationships and enh...
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Associate Director, Scheduling- Civil Infrastructure Construction
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Join a team that's shaping infrastructure projects through expert scheduling leadership. Your strategic planning and risk management skills will optimize resource use and ensure timely delivery in a c...
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Director - PMO - Aviation Construction
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Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...
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Project Manager-Special Projects
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Lead the charge in managing construction projects from preconstruction to close-out, ensuring client satisfaction, quality, and cost control while fostering teamwork and upholding corporate values wit...
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Program Manager, Construction Engineering
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Unlock potential by leading utility-scale power projects, managing complex engineering and procurement activities. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance with r...
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DIRECTOR, PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICE & ESTIMATION
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Lead the charge in managing Preconstruction activities, overseeing estimation processes, and fostering team development while ensuring strategic alignment with project goals and safety standards...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering cost-effective construction projects. Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and risk management while collaborating with various teams to enhance project e...
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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.