Construction Associate Director

Austin NAWIC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace recognition

Vacation 3 weeks per year + birthday

8 sick days and 10 holidays

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MGAC, a global boutique consultancy, seeks a Construction Associate Director in Dallas, TX. This role requires 4–5 days on-site support in Dallas to oversee luxury residential projects from inception to completion.

You will mentor multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships at the executive level, drive budgets and forecasting, and ensure risk, quality, and contractual obligations are met while supporting growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project/program management experience with complex developments.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and multiple large projects.
• Strong financial, strategic, and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with construction PM tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex, high-value luxury single-family residential projects from inception to completion.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to project teams.
• Act as primary client liaison, managing executive-level relationships.
• Drive financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage risk, compliance, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Shape project strategy, planning, procurement, and value engineering.
• Review and approve key project documentation and contracts.
• Lead negotiation and resolution of disputes and changes.
• Champion team development and training.
• Support business development and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Negotiation

Financial management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering/Business

Tools

MS Office

MS Project/Primavera P6

Adobe Acrobat

Procore or equivalent

Job description

Dallas, Texas, United States

Position Title: Construction Associate Director

Its an exciting time to join MGAC!

MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.

We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.

This position requires local support, with approximately 4-5 days on-site support in Dallas,TX,subject to client needs.

Unlock Your Potential

• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of project/program management experience with complex developments.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and multiple large projects.
• Strong financial, strategic, and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project/Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat, and project management platforms (Procore or equivalent).

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee complex, high-value luxury single-family residential projects from inception to completion.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to project teams.
• Act as primary client liaison, managing executive-level relationships.
• Drive financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage risk, compliance, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Shape project strategy, planning, procurement, and value engineering.
• Review and approve key project documentation and contracts.
• Lead negotiation and resolution of disputes and changes.
• Champion team development and training.
• Support business development and growth initiatives.

Why Work With Us?

• 30 years strong in North America and growing fastwith a positive, energizing culture.

• Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace with a true employee-first mindset.

• Entrepreneurial spirit encouragedbring fresh ideas and exceed client expectations.

• Global reach, yet agile and client-focused like a boutique firm.

• Your voice mattersflat structure, open doors, and recognition for your contributions.

• Strong work-life balance, generous PTO, and top-tier wellness benefits.

Beyond the Paycheck: Discover Our Benefits

• Recognizedas a Top Workplace for over a decade.

• Vacation starts on day oneaccrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.

• 8 sick days and 10 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.

• Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $185,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

The advertised salary range is intended as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as experience, expertise, and location. This base salary does not reflect the full compensation package, which may include bonuses, a 401(k) match, and other benefits.