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.
Director of Preconstruction PEMB
$110K - $130K *
Lead preconstruction efforts for commercial projects, overseeing estimating, budgeting, and client negotiations. Drive accuracy and efficiency while mentoring a talented team, ensuring successful proj...
6 days ago
$100K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at diverse construction projects by leading teams, managing scopes, and ensuring timely delivery while fostering strong client relationships and maintaining high standards of quali...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Drive the success of construction projects by managing schedules, budgets, and teams, ensuring high-quality execution and compliance with safety standards. Leverage your expertise to coordinate all ph...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director Preconstruction & Planning
$150K - $180K *
Lead the transition of projects from development to execution, overseeing estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Manage a team while ensuring alignment with EPC budgets and schedules, driving p...
5 days ago
Senior Director Preconstruction & Planning
$150K - $180K *
Drive the transition of projects from development to EPC execution, leading estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Mentor teams, manage budgets, and ensure project success through effective com...
5 days ago
Manager - Design & Construction
$159K - $175K *
Collaborate with teams to manage development and capital projects across Northern California, overseeing planning, construction, and closeout phases while ensuring adherence to budgets, safety, qualit...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to lead multifamily and mixed-use construction projects, driving design and execution from concept through turnover while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure timely and budget-c...
Reposted 2 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Lead project management efforts in industrial services, overseeing schedules, safety, and client relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and efficiency while maintaining strong communicati...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive project success by managing industrial services, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Leverage your expertise in construction management to oversee schedules, subcontractors, and d...
2 weeks ago
Construction Services Project Manager
$80K - $95K *
Lead complex water and wastewater construction projects, ensuring successful execution and coordination between diverse teams. Engage in project design reviews and oversee all phases of construction a...
Reposted 5 days ago
Assistant Director, Construction
$125K - $150K *
Lead a dynamic team to strategize and execute complex construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across a diverse North American portfolio while driving organizational capability...
1 week ago
Assistant Director, Construction
$125K - $150K *
Transform construction execution across a $2B portfolio, leading teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in complex projects while balancing strategic priorities and stakeholder needs...
1 week ago
Construction Operations Director
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction operations, ensuring project success through strategic planning, compliance, and client satisfaction while leading a diverse team to achieve fin...
Reposted 1 week ago
$140K - $260K *
Transform project execution by leading a dedicated team to ensure world-class service, manage risks, and achieve project goals through effective planning, communication, and relationship-building with...
1 week ago
$102K - $171K *
Transform project outcomes by leading pre-construction efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring seamless transitions to construction. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and enhance project delive...
5 days ago
$102K - $162K *
Advance your career by managing preconstruction processes for large-scale solar and battery storage projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless transitions from development to construction whi...
5 days ago
Senior Director- Conceptual Construction Group
$150K - $180K *
Engineer reliable electrical systems by coordinating design, budgeting, and construction efforts. Serve as a technical resource and Owner’s representative, ensuring compliance and quality across diver...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage preconstruction activities, ensuring successful project bids and client satisfaction by leading a team, maintaining relationships, and overseeing proposals and estimates to deliver optimal resu...
Reposted yesterday
Project Manager (Construction)
$120K - $180K *
Manage complex construction projects across Canada, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive project success in water/waste...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial success while fostering a safe work environment and leading a dedicated team to achieve project go...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive excellence in managing large-scale data center projects, ensuring operational success through effective leadership, client engagement, and strategic oversight. Collaborate with teams to enhance...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead a dedicated team in effective property management, ensuring optimal operations, tenant relations, and collaboration with social services to enhance community living standards and uphold organizat...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize property management and operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and fostering community partnerships while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and fi...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the Virtual Design & Construction team, shaping strategies that enhance model-based construction across all project phases, ensuring proactive engagement and standardized deliverables to reduce r...
1 week ago
$100K - $145K *
Lead financial success of projects from Preconstruction to completion, ensuring timely billing, procurement management, and risk management. Collaborate with teams and mentor direct reports to achieve...
Reposted today
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.