What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Construction - Commercial General Construction position at Michael Page?
Looking for an experienced leader in the construction industry ready to lead, manage and develop established construction business!
Client Details
Our client, an industry-leading company with several decades of history is seeking an experienced Director of Construction. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for managing a $20M business, leading a team of employees, and driving growth and profitability.
The role offers autonomy within a structured framework, allowing the right candidate to take charge of key initiatives while building a high-performance team. This is a high-stakes, leadership-focused position within an organization that values both its long history and future growth.
Description
The Director of Commercial Construction will be responsible for:
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of Superintendents, Project Managers, and Trades people, focused on fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Business Growth: Drive business development efforts, build a project backlog, and deepen existing client relationships. Focus on long-term growth and sustainability within the division.
- Autonomy & Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day management of the $20M business, ensuring adherence to the company's guidelines while having the freedom to make key decisions.
- Project Execution: Manage multiple projects across multiple sectors (details of specific projects to be disclosed later).
Profile
The successful Director of Construction will have:
- Leadership Expertise: Proven ability to lead a business, inspire teams, and drive results in a fast-paced construction or building-related environment.
- Sector Experience: Strong background in commercial projects. Knowledge of these markets is highly desirable.
- Business Acumen: Strong track record of managing and growing a profitable business. Ability to operate with autonomy while ensuring alignment with company values and goals.
- Change Management: Experience in navigating organizational change and supporting leadership transitions in a family-owned, multi-division business.
- Software Skills: Familiarity with tools like Procore, Primavera P6, and BIM/VDC is a plus.
Job Offer
The Director of Construction will receive:
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company vehicle & gas card/travel allowance
- Annual bonus (individual and team based)
- 401K with match
- 4 weeks PTO, sick time, & company paid holidays
- Cell phone, laptop (any technology needed for position)
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Salary : $180,000 - $210,000
