Director of Construction

STRUCTURAL; Colorado; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Growth opportunities

Caring work environment

Job summary

STRUCTURAL is recruiting a Director of Construction-based in Denver, CO. The role leads field operations across the Intermountain region, overseeing Construction Managers and open‑shop crews in TX, CO, and AZ. Projects include concrete repair, historical preservation, cathodic protection, waterproofing, and strengthening in commercial settings.

You will work with Branch and Division leaders to align resources, hire, train, and drive safety, cost control, and project execution.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal English communication and technical writing.
• Strong hands-on construction knowledge and understanding of projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, or significant relevant experience.
• 15+ years of general construction with at least 5 years in field management at Superintendent level or above.
• Experience in concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, or related repairs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute construction drawings and specs; communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Construction Managers across the branch/region (TX, CO, AZ).
• Work with Branch Manager and Division Managers to guide field operations.
• Oversee branch and divisional field operations and staffing needs.
• Plan resources for the Denver branch and level resources across the region.
• Oversee hiring and employment decisions for field teams and management.
• Develop CMD program candidates within the branch.
• Budget and ensure QA/QC training and equipment training are completed.
• Implement safety policies and ensure 24/7 safety culture adherence.
• Engage with potential projects and assist client communications to close sales.
• Review and approve major equipment purchases for branch consistency.
• Support project teams with monthly progress, cost reports, and payment apps.
• Complete essential paperwork clearly and accurately.
• Interview and hire new field employees.
• Provide leadership to promote STRUCTURAL’s Safety 24/7 culture.

Skills

Leadership

Construction knowledge

English communication

Technical writing

Project management

Budgeting

Safety leadership

MS Project

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance our country’s existing infrastructure. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest specialty contractor for concrete repair in the United States, with roughly 4,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets.

We are currently recruiting for a Director of Construction to be based out of our Denver, CO office and provide construction leadership across the Intermountain region. As a Director of Construction based in Denver, you will be responsible for providing high level field management to Construction Managers as well as our open-shop crews in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. Our projects typically consist of concrete repair, historical preservation, cathodic protection, waterproofing, and structural strengthening in commercial settings.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will Be Responsible For

• Oversee all Construction Managers across the branch/region (offices in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona)
• Working closely with the Branch Manager and Division Managers and/or Directors
• Overseeing branch and divisional field operations
• Understands the manpower needs of Denver branch and business line to level resources
• Oversee all hiring and employment decisions across the branch for field teams and field management
• Overall development of the CMD program candidates within the branch
• Ensure appropriate and necessary training courses are budgeted and completed for QA/QC based items and technical equipment training
• Communicates and ensures implementation and alignment on any new safety endeavors/policies and procedures
• Engagement and awareness of all potential projects for the Denver branch and involved in the client communication to help close sales as needed
• Reviews and approves all major equipment purchases for the branch or business line to ensure consistency
• Assisting project teams in the development of monthly progress reports, monthly payment applications, anticipated cost reports, and other financial cost reports
• Completing all essential paperwork in a clear and accurate manner
• Interviewing and hiring new field employees
• Providing leadership to STRUCTURAL’s Safety 24/7 culture

Candidates who meet the following criteria may be considered for this exciting position:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication and technical writing
• Strong hands-on construction knowledge & drawn towards technical understanding of projects
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management or related field OR significant relevant work experience in place of degree will be considered
• 15+ years of experience in general construction with at least 5 of those years in a field management role at a Superintendent level or above or a bachelor’s degree with related 8+ years of experience
• Prior experience in general repair type projects include concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control, façade restoration, etc.
• Previous experience running multiple projects simultaneously (depending on size/complexity)
• Proven ability to manage various levels of field managers while overseeing divisional field operations
• Advanced proficiency to read, interpret and execute construction drawings and contract specifications. Resolving discrepancies as needed
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the customer, crew, and project teams
• Ability to directly implement procedures, manage claims process and/or direct others to facilitate
• Advanced computer skills and construction math skills
• Possesses advanced leadership skills to evaluate, train, and mentor others and hold team members accountable while demonstrating model behavior relative to Structural Group's operating principles.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft suite, Microsoft project, excel etc.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate the implementation of project specific training programs and presentations at a branch level.

Our ideal Director of Construction candidate is an innovative but decisive field manager who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.