Director of Construction

GAC Enterprises, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GAC Enterprises LLC is seeking a Director of Construction to lead nationwide field operations across multiple markets, projects, and field teams. You will provide strategic leadership over field operations, project execution, resource planning, and performance, partnering with executive leadership to drive operational excellence.

The role requires strong senior leadership experience in telecom or construction, oversight of large teams, and a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of telecom or construction experience.
• Senior leadership or multi-market operational management experience (required).
• Proven experience managing large-scale operational teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of telecom construction operations, project execution, and field management, including underground and aerial construction methods.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Fieldwire or similar project management platforms preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; OSHA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead our field organization across multiple markets and projects.
• Coach and support Construction Managers, Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and operational leaders.
• Develop leadership capacity across the field organization.

Skills

Senior leadership

Telecom construction

Project management

Field operations

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Fieldwire

Job description

GAC Enterprises LLC | Reporting Location: Houston, TX or Greensboro, NC | Travel: 10–50%

About Us

GAC Enterprises LLC is a construction company delivering telecom, utility, and infrastructure projects across the United States. Safety, quality, and the strength of our national construction operations drive everything we do, and we’re continuing to grow.

The Role

We’re looking for a Director of Construction to lead our nationwide construction operations across multiple markets, projects, and field teams. In this role, you’ll provide strategic leadership over field operations, project execution, resource planning, and performance, partnering closely with executive leadership and field management to drive operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Lead our field organization

• Oversee construction operations across multiple markets and field teams
• Lead, coach, and support Construction Managers, Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and operational leadership
• Develop leadership capacity across the field organization

Drive performance and execution

• Set operational strategies for construction planning, scheduling, staffing, production, and execution
• Monitor project performance, productivity, timelines, quality, and operational KPIs
• Coordinate field resources, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and project delivery

Manage risk and compliance

• Provide leadership on operational risks, escalations, and construction challenges
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, OSHA, PPE standards, and applicable regulations

Plan and grow

• Support operational forecasting, budgeting, manpower planning, and growth initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership on staffing, customer relationships, and company priorities

What We’re Looking For

• 8–12+ years of telecom or construction experience
• Senior leadership or multi-market operational management experience (required)
• Proven experience managing large-scale operational teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Strong understanding of telecom construction operations, project execution, and field management, including underground and aerial construction methods
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience with Fieldwire or similar project management platforms preferred
• Valid driver’s license required; OSHA certification preferred

Location & Travel

This is a field-focused leadership role. The reporting location will be Houston, TX or Greensboro, NC. Travel is required as needed (10–50%) to support operational oversight, leadership development, and field operations across our markets.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GAC Enterprises LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.