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 *
Lead the charge in managing multiple commercial construction projects, overseeing the full project lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout. Ensure timely, safe, and budget-compliant delivery while...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing multiple commercial construction projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout. Ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while fostering a safe an...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive successful commercial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage project lifecycle an...
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$100K - $120K *
Transform construction management by leading projects from inception to completion. Oversee teams, ensure quality standards, and drive strategic initiatives to deliver projects on time and within budg...
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$100K - $165K *
Lead the charge in delivering multifamily construction projects, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, and profitability, while managing relationships with clients and teams throughout the proj...
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Regional Director of Construction
$125K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading multi-family construction operations across regions. Drive revenue growth, optimize efficiency, and foster client relationships while mentoring diverse teams to achieve...
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$88K - $105K *
Lead construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Manage client relations, subcontractors, and project teams while driving efficiency and complia...
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$110K - $130K *
Empower project success by leading high-performing teams, fostering client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence across major construction projects. Drive strategic initiatives and delive...
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$130K - $170K *
Elevate project success by managing operations, budgets, and client relationships. Champion deliverables while ensuring schedules are met, risks managed, and profitability optimized, fostering collabo...
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$88K - $105K *
Transform project delivery by leading diverse engineering initiatives, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency, governance, and cont...
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$85K - $100K *
Seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead diverse engineering projects, ensuring alignment with PMO standards and best practices while fostering continuous improvement and personal development...
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Project Manager - Construction
$75K - $90K *
Lead and manage diverse construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful outcomes while fos...
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Project Manager - Fast Casual Dining
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Deliver expert leadership in construction project management, overseeing all phases to ensure projects meet goals. Foster strong client and subcontractor relationships, maintaining open communication...
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Lead the charge in advancing preconstruction initiatives and technologies. Oversee cost certainty, estimating, and procurement strategies while managing team operations and fostering client relationsh...
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$80K - $150K *
Manage commercial drywall and metal framing projects from planning to closeout. Collaborate with field teams and clients to ensure project success, maintain budgets, and uphold quality standards while...
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Associate Director - Senior Construction Program Manager
$140K - $197K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead client relationships and strategic projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector to drive success and foster growth within a c...
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Associate Director - Senior Construction Program Manager
$140K - $197K *
Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...
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$100K - $120K *
Develop and lead preconstruction efforts from concept to final proposal, ensuring project success through strategic budgeting, risk management, and team collaboration. Drive client engagement and enha...
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Champion preconstruction efforts by leading teams, developing budgets, and driving project success from concept to execution. Collaborate with clients and design teams to enhance value and ensure seam...
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$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to efficiently manage all project phases, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while fostering collaboration and proactive communication among diverse p...
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Project Manager - Construction
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Lead the charge in executing complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance across multiple assignmen...
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Electrical Preconstruction Director
$135K - $155K *
Deliver accurate electrical estimates while leading a dynamic team on innovative construction projects. Collaborate on complex bids and develop budgets, ensuring competitiveness and efficiency in exec...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by managing water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality as you collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and private clients...
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$120K - $180K *
Transform project outcomes by leading a dynamic team, managing timelines, budgets, and client relations to ensure successful project delivery in high-end commercial contracting environments...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in wastewater treatment projects by managing construction teams, financial performance, and all project phases to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction...
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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.