Construction Director: Lead Industrial Projects & Clients

BW Design Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group is seeking a Construction Director based in California to lead regional industrial construction programs. You will guide projects from concept to closeout in food, beverage, life science and data centers, collaborating with AEC leaders to deliver high‑quality, safe, on‑time solutions.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and drive design‑build and EPC initiatives, with a focus on client satisfaction and scope control.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in diverse construction roles.
• 8+ years in construction management and leading teams.
• Experience with Construction and Design Build projects, especially in industrial sectors (food/bev, Life Science).
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proven track record managing industrial projects from $50K to $50M.
• Familiarity with process systems and reading P&IDs.
• Safety-focused with experience implementing safety programs.
• Proficient with project management software and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Guide projects from conception to fruition, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Lead risk assessment, contract negotiations, and pricing decisions.
• Act as primary client liaison for market leaders and contribute to proposals.
• Oversee budget, schedule, and scope to meet client expectations and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Industrial construction

A&E design build

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

BW Design Group is seeking a Construction Director based in California to lead regional industrial construction programs. You will guide projects from concept to closeout in food, beverage, life science and data centers, collaborating with AEC leaders to deliver high‑quality, safe, on‑time solutions.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and drive design‑build and EPC initiatives, with a focus on client satisfaction and scope control.