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.
$110K - $118K *
Unlock potential by leading impactful projects in the energy sector. Manage teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive proje...
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$100K - $120K *
Transform your career by leading impactful projects while collaborating with diverse teams. Drive success from planning to execution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will...
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Director of Construction Operations, Commercial Hardscape and Landscape Install
$130K - $150K *
Shape the future of project management by leading a dynamic team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving project success through effective communication and strategic oversight...
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$200K - $247K *
Champion project success by leading all phases from preconstruction to closeout. Build strong client relationships, manage high-performance teams, and drive business development while ensuring complia...
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Unlock your potential by leading federal construction projects, managing diverse teams, and driving successful project delivery. Embrace strategic oversight of costs, planning, and quality while estab...
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$90K - $115K *
Drive project success by managing and supporting all phases of construction, from bidding to close-out. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient, compliant execution. Opportunity for mentorship and...
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Construction Project Manager - Lincoln
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, and risk management while collaborating with teams to meet client goals and deli...
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Construction Project Manager II - Capital Projects
$170K - $175K *
Engage in impactful capital projects by managing recovery and rebuild efforts. Leverage your extensive project management experience to oversee all phases from design to close-out, ensuring successful...
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Preconstruction/Change Manager
$85K - $185K *
Optimize preconstruction strategies and project controls for heavy civil projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure precise estimating, manage scope changes, and enforce cost baselines, facilitating s...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident experiences and driving operational excellence. You'll lead initiatives in leasing, financial oversight, and team development while ensuring complian...
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Empower success by driving leasing performance, enhancing resident experiences, and ensuring financial oversight. Collaborate with teams to uphold brand standards and foster a customer-first culture w...
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Champion a culture of safety in project environments by developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety initiatives and plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, conduct audits...
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Pioneer innovative pre-construction strategies to optimize project execution, collaborate across teams, and manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring seamless transitions from design to site mobili...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's committed to efficient project delivery through exceptional pre-construction management. You'll enhance collaboration across teams, coordinate bids, and build strong relationships i...
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Senior Project Manager- Commercial Construction Projects
$116K - $156K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee project delivery, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality outcomes. Collaborate with clients and vendors while leading project teams to meet and exceed expecta...
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$83K - $110K *
Join our team to oversee construction activities, ensuring quality and compliance while managing schedules and stakeholder communications on large-scale infrastructure projects...
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Project Executive-Mechanical Construction
$125K - $150K *
Drive high-impact project execution by leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Foster collaboration across functions to deliver consistent, quality results...
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$150K - $220K *
Drive strategic leadership of contracts within aerospace and defense sectors. Oversee proposal, negotiation, and compliance processes while managing risks. Collaborate with teams to support growth ini...
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VDC & Constructability Manager
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading VDC processes and constructability reviews to enhance project delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive efficiency, mitigate risks, and implement innovative technol...
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Commercial Manager (site based)
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by steering project financials and fostering client relationships in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance project outcomes and drive success, while mana...
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Director of Construction-Commercial Healthcare Projects
$169K - $226K *
Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with regional leadership to implement strategic goals and foster a culture...
2 days ago
Project Controls Manager - Real Estate Construction
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading project controls for large-scale construction initiatives. Drive accuracy in cost and schedule management, interface with stakeholders, and deliver insightful reporting to...
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Champion financial excellence by leading budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Drive strategic insights and operational support while developing a high-performing finance team to enhance decision-maki...
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Electrical Construction Senior Project Manager
$180K - $210K *
Lead the charge in managing multi-million-dollar electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution, quality assurance, and safety. Oversee project teams, cultivate client relationships...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Agricultural Construction
$80K - $95K *
Lead agricultural construction projects from planning to completion, managing teams, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to ensure quality and safety while driving proj...
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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.