Our client is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with an office location in Delray Beach Florida since 1999. They launched their business with the goal of providing superior quality and craftsmanship to the region's construction industry. Dedicated to being the best is what separates them from others. The best at finding talented employees; the best at working with design teams; the best at understanding the end-user; and the best at delivering projects ahead of schedule without compromising quality.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As the Director of Construction you will serve as the operational heartbeat of the company, bridging the leadership gap between ownership and field execution. This role is accountable for leading all production activity across office and field teams, ensuring that construction standards, timelines, and profitability targets are consistently met - while shaping the company's internal culture and long-term strategic initiatives for growing.
This is a foundational leadership role, responsible for elevating team performance, strengthening subcontractor and client relationships, and operationalizing owner-driven initiatives that reach beyond construction alone.
Core Responsibilities
Construction Operations Leadership
Lead, coach, and manage all project superintendents, office coordinators, and field leaders
Ensure projects are executed on schedule, within budget, and to the company's standard of excellence
Establish and enforce company-wide project delivery systems and job cost controls
Proactively resolve bottlenecks in workflow, coordination, and vendor management
Lead Project Kickoff Meetings and other Key Operational Meetings
Organizational and Strategic Execution
Serve as the operational "glue" between owners and field teams - translating vision into action
Execute initiatives beyond construction, including team development, culture building, and process refinement
Build scalable infrastructure for project forecasting, resource planning, and margin optimization
Culture and Leadership Development
Cultivate an accountable, empowered, values-driven team culture
Mentor emerging leaders, creating a sustainable leadership pipeline
Facilitate regular performance reviews and structured one-on-ones across departments
Client, City & Subcontractor Relations
Strengthen strategic relationships with subcontractors, vendors, city officials, and clients
Drive communication strategies that position the company as a trusted and proactive builder
Serve as escalation point for field and client-facing conflicts
What Success in This Role Looks Like
Construction schedules and margin goals are consistently met or exceeded
Office and field leadership are aligned, accountable, and confident in their roles
Subcontractor partnerships are predictable, high-quality, and well-managed
Internal team culture reflects initiative, clarity, and trust
The ownership team is freed up to focus on growth, while confident in day-to-day execution
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years of senior construction operations leadership (Commercial or Residential)
Proven success leading both office and field teams
Strong financial acumen: understands job costing, margin management, and forecasting
Natural team builder with emotional intelligence and follow-through
Confident in city, client, and vendor-facing roles
Systems thinker - passionate about improving processes and people
Bonus Qualities
Familiar with Procore, BuilderTrend, or similar platforms
Background in growing small-to-mid-sized construction companies
Hands-on leadership style: gets into the details, empowers others, leads by example