Director Of Construction
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Confidential Search: VP / Director of Construction
Location: Connecticut / New York (Regional Travel Required)
Reports To: Executive Leadership
Direct Reports: 6-7 (Project Managers)
Experience Required: 10 years in Construction Leadership
Industry: Commercial Construction (some Residential experience preferred)
Position Overview
We are conducting a confidential search for a Vice President / Director of Construction to lead grow and elevate an established construction business unit. This role requires a strategic hands-on leader with proven experience overseeing multiple large-scale projects managing diverse teams and driving operational excellence across commercial and residential construction sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for saturating and expanding the companys footprint across Connecticut and New York ensuring top-quality project delivery client satisfaction and sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all construction operations across CT and NY.
- Oversee and mentor a team of 6-7 direct reports-Project Managers.
- Develop and execute business growth strategies to expand market share in commercial construction while supporting select high-end residential projects.
- Manage full project life cycle from preconstruction and budgeting through closeout and client handoff.
- Partner with executive leadership to set and achieve annual business goals financial targets and operational KPIs.
- Foster a culture of safety quality accountability and continuous improvement.
- Identify new market opportunities partnerships and client relationships to support regional growth.
- Ensure projects meet or exceed profitability targets schedule requirements and client expectations.
- Oversee resource allocation project forecasting and workforce planning.
- Represent the company with professionalism and integrity in all client vendor and community interactions.
Qualifications
- 10 years of progressive experience in construction management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong background in commercial construction (restoration interiors retail office institutional or light industrial); residential experience is a plus.
- Proven success leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex concurrent projects.
- Deep understanding of construction operations project controls and financial management.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to implement growth and operational improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication leadership and relationship-building skills.
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
- Willingness to travel across Connecticut and New York as needed to oversee projects and meet clients.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation package (base performance incentives)
- Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k)
- Company vehicle or travel allowance
- Long-term career growth opportunity within a dynamic expanding organization
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
