Director of Construction

EMJ; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Strong work-life balance

Office environment

Job summary

EMJ is seeking a Director of Construction in Chattanooga to lead project oversight, manage budgets and schedules, and guide project teams through complex builds. You will work with project managers, superintendents, and engineers to ensure client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, reviewing cost reports, and developing staff while maintaining compliance with safety policies. Travel up to 40% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of commercial construction experience, including field experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification.
• SWPPP Training completed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state contractor licenses.
• Strong knowledge of construction codes and industry best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong project scheduling and planning abilities.
• Effective conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight and guidance to Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure schedules and budgets are met.
• Review and approve correspondence, requisitions, change requests, and project schedules.
• Perform routine site visits and review preconstruction schedules.
• Maintain project status with VP of Construction and review cost reports with PMs.
• Attend key meetings (BIC, Owner/Architect, Preconstruction) as needed.
• Lead weekly Project Manager meetings and coordinate project teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop project staff; handle staffing decisions.
• Promote EMJ programs internally and externally to ensure understanding and support.

Skills

Project scheduling

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil Engineering/related field

Tools

Viewpoint

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

At EMJ, we are more than just General Contractors - we are People Serving People. With over 50 years in business and a reputation as a recognized leader in the construction industry, we strive to provide unique value and an unmatched client experience by living our core values: Selflessness, Trustworthiness, and Grit.

Position Summary

The Director of Construction plans, organizes, and directs the activities associated with the construction of projects. This position provides leadership and confidence to project teams and guides decision-making that impacts potential issues and project outcomes. The Director of Construction is responsible for maintaining project goals by providing clear direction and sufficient resources while removing obstacles to team success and ensuring an exceptional client experience.

What you will be doing in this role:

Oversight of Projects

• Provide daily oversight and guidance to Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure schedules and budgets are maintained.
• Review and approve correspondence, joint check requisitions, change requests, and project schedules.
• Perform routine site visits of assigned projects.
• Review preconstruction schedules to ensure release dates align with project turnover requirements.
• Keep the Vice President of Construction informed of project status, schedule, and profitability concerns.
• Review project cost reports with Project Managers on a routine basis and prior to monthly project reviews.
• Attend BIC, Owner/Architect, and Preconstruction meetings as needed.
• Routinely review project schedules, shop drawing logs, and change request logs for assigned projects.
• Review and approve expense reports and PTO requests prior to Vice President approval.
• Participate in performance evaluations and create development plans for Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers.
• Coordinate, schedule topics for, and lead weekly Project Manager meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and all project team members, including Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, and Municipalities.
• Promote programs and projects both internally and externally to ensure they are clearly understood and supported.

Staff Management

• Assist with interviewing and hiring Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers.
• Communicate new policies and procedures to project teams.
• Coach, mentor, and develop project team members.
• Assign and ensure proper training for Project Engineers.
• Assist the Vice President of Construction in assigning project supervision responsibilities and forming project teams.

What you will need for this role:

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of commercial construction experience, including field experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification required.
• SWPPP Training required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable state contractor licenses.
• Strong knowledge of construction codes and industry best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong project scheduling and planning abilities.
• Effective conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Technical proficiency with Viewpoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Procore.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.
• Compliance with all company safety policies and participation in required safety training.

Why Join EMJ?

EMJ offers competitive pay and benefits, a strong work/life balance, a best-in-class office environment, and a culture that recognizes and rewards entrepreneurial spirit.

EMJ is an AA/EOE and E-Verify employer.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters at this time.