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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Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading engineering and design projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with diverse clients, manage budgets, and ensure project success through effe...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in project management, leading multi-discipline engineering efforts from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and project success across d...
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Unlock potential by leading diverse engineering teams in project execution, from scope development to completion. Drive client satisfaction and financial success while managing timelines and resources...
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Accelerate your career by leading diverse engineering projects from scope to execution. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while driving innovation...
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Self Perform Operations Project Manager - Concrete
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Lead and coordinate Self-Perform Operations projects, driving team performance, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Ensure project success through strategic planning, risk management...
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Director of Maintenance (On-Site)
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Shape the future of property management by leading maintenance, repair, and project initiatives across diverse properties, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and asset preservation through effe...
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Commercial Electrical Project Manager
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Lead the charge in managing large-scale commercial projects, ensuring timely execution and budget optimization while fostering a collaborative team environment and maintaining compliance with safety s...
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Lead the charge in digital construction delivery, enhancing project outcomes through VDC strategies, model governance, and cross-functional collaboration across major building portfolios...
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Unlock your potential by collaborating with a dynamic team to manage complex construction projects in healthcare and education, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability through strategic plannin...
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Senior Construction Project Engineering Manager
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Champion the execution of transportation infrastructure projects through effective leadership, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration among p...
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Lead a team dedicated to enhancing health, safety, and environmental practices. Oversee EHS compliance, conduct audits, and implement safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment while collabo...
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Elevate project delivery by managing Civil, Structural, and Architectural scopes for a large-scale data center. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects meet safety, budget, and quality standa...
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Advance safety standards by overseeing compliance, conducting audits, and implementing training programs. Collaborate with teams to foster a culture of safety across construction projects, ensuring re...
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Drive project success by managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships in a collaborative environment. Leverage your expertise in commercial construction to ensure profitability and customer s...
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Manage project schedules, scope, and costs while coordinating teams and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals and maintain compliance with design standar...
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Construction Project Manager (OH)
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Champion successful construction projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction. Oversee project schedules and develop staff while maintaining quality and profitability...
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Champion the delivery of mission-critical data center construction projects, managing all phases from preconstruction to handover. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedul...
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Join our team to lead project management efforts, overseeing budgets, compliance, and subcontractor performance while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful...
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Optimize financial projections and cost planning in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with project teams to analyze budgets, manage audits, and identify cost trends, ensuring effective financial mana...
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Support financial projections and cost planning by analyzing project budgets, managing audits, and identifying cost trends. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and recovery plans in a...
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Optimize financial projections and cost planning in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to analyze budgets, manage audits, and identify cost trends, ensuring project profitability and effe...
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Drive financial projections and cost analysis in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with project teams to manage budgets, identify trends, and ensure profitability while maintaining strong communicati...
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Superintendent, Buildings Construction
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Project Manager (Civil) Land Development
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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.