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.
$88K - $105K *
Join us as a Project Manager 2 to lead moderately complex construction projects. You'll implement project strategies, manage stakeholder coordination, and ensure operational excellence to drive projec...
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Project Manager, Electrical Procurement
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Manage procurement strategies for electrical materials across multiple projects. Collaborate with vendors and teams to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective purchasing while mitigating risks and m...
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Empower project success by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of rail and transit projects while fostering innovation and collaboration across all levels...
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Oversee on-site construction activities in the energy sector, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, monitor progress, and maint...
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General Construction Project Manager
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Optimize project outcomes by leading construction initiatives, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with engineers and clients to enforce policies and drive project success...
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Empower our renewable energy projects by leading construction efforts in utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage. Drive teams from pre-construction to completion, ensuring project success throu...
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Manage construction teams to ensure quality installations and adherence to project specifications. Oversee scheduling, budgeting, and compliance while promoting safety and employee development to achi...
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Lead construction execution for acquisition rehab and capital improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams to manage project lifecycl...
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Champion operational excellence by leading fabrication processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive financial performance and strategic growth while collaborating across teams to meet pr...
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Engineer your future as a Design Build Project Manager, overseeing diverse commercial projects, managing budgets, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Drive success through effective communication...
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Lead and manage diverse construction projects, overseeing scope, budget, and vendor relations to deliver on time and within budget while fostering strong client and team collaborations...
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Assistant Superintendent (Construction)
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Advance field operations by collaborating with project teams to ensure timely execution of construction tasks, manage subcontractor scopes, and maintain compliance with project specifications and sche...
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Office Director -Senior Landscape Architect
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Lead the charge in shaping impactful projects while fostering an inclusive team culture. Collaborate with diverse professionals to deliver high-quality, equity-centered solutions that transform commun...
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Lead the implementation of VDC/BIM strategies across project lifecycles, ensuring effective adoption and integration. Collaborate with teams, establish goals, and facilitate training to enhance projec...
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Lead the charge in implementing VDC strategies across project lifecycles, ensuring effective BIM adoption and collaboration among teams to enhance construction data management and project delivery...
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Senior Preconstruction Manager
$157K - $205K *
Lead the charge in complex preconstruction projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure strategic alignment, effective cost management, and successful transitions to construction while fosterin...
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Senior Preconstruction Manager
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Shape the future of complex preconstruction projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across design, cost, and risk management, while mentoring others and driving strategic outco...
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Senior Preconstruction Manager
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Join a team that's redefining preconstruction leadership by guiding complex projects from design to execution. Leverage your expertise to drive strategic decisions, enhance team performance, and ensur...
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Project Manager - HV Construction
$115K - $165K *
Lead the proactive management of high/medium-voltage power delivery projects, ensuring effective execution of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) while overseeing project schedules, commu...
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Project Manager - HV Construction
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Deliver effective project management for high/medium-voltage power delivery projects. Lead EPC execution, manage schedules, finances, and communications while mentoring team members. Ensure safety and...
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Deliver strategic oversight on large-scale construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while advising on technical and financial aspects throughout the construction...
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Unlock the potential of large-scale construction projects as a key advisor, overseeing complex operations and ensuring client satisfaction while driving business development and maintaining safety and...
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Drive project success by managing all phases of industrial construction, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration among teams and stakeholders...
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Deliver successful construction projects by leading the on-site team, managing budgets, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met while mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative env...
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Lead the execution of construction projects, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and quality standards while fostering team collaboration and proactive problem-solving for optimal project outc...
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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.