Director of Construction

C1S Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hailing from Dallas, C1S Group seeks a seasoned Business Unit Director to lead our Construction division with full P&L responsibility. You will balance strategic vision with boots-on-the-ground execution, guiding a team of construction leaders and partnering with clients to deliver complex facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and revenue growth through early preconstruction and business development, requiring 15+ years in construction ops, a CM or engineering degree,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction operations management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with design-build, ideally in manufacturing or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven success in managing large-scale projects and complex teams.
• Strong business development and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor construction leaders and recruit top talent.
• Own full P&L accountability and manage operating budgets.
• Lead monthly reviews and forecasting of revenue and margins.
• Oversee invoicing and manage construction risk across projects.
• Represent C1S in project pursuits, site walks, and client meetings.
• Drive preconstruction and business development activities.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Client relations

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Construction PM software

Job description

Who We Are: C1S Group is a construction and engineering firm based in Dallas, Texas with projects across the US. Since 2001, we've been designing and building facilities to improve the built environment. We are a family of construction and engineering professionals that provide construction management, field supervision, engineering design, and sustainability services to commercial and manufacturing facility owners. We are proud to have installed projects for Fortune 500 companies in the food & beverage, aerospace & defense, life science, and technology industries. We are experts in our space, and our clients choose us because we stand by our work and deliver value every step of the way. This value-driven relationship is what we're all about.

C1S has been ranked in Outside Magazine's List of the 50 Best Places to Work in America for 11 years, and most recently, Dallas Business Journal’s Top 100 Best Places to Work, because we put our people first. If we take care of our folks and make sure they’re doing what they love, they’ll take great care of our clients. This strategy has delivered exceptional results for 25 years.

Build Big Things. Lead Great People. Have Some Fun Doing It. At C1S Group, we believe in a simple philosophy: work hard, play hard, and never compromise on doing the right thing. We’re looking for a Business Unit Director (BUD) to lead our Construction division: a seasoned leader who can balance strategy with boots-on-the-ground execution, financial rigor with people-first leadership, and professionalism with just the right amount of personality.

If you can run a business like a CEO, build high-performing teams, and still enjoy a good laugh along the way, keep reading.

The Big Picture (a.k.a. Your Mission): As our Construction Business Unit Director, you’ll be responsible for the overall performance, strategic direction, and financial success of our Construction business unit. Reporting directly to the COO, you will own full P&L responsibility while leading a talented team of construction professionals.

Lead Safety Like It Actually Matters

Champion a strong, proactive safety culture where everyone gets home safe.

Ensure compliance with safety processes—and set the tone from the top.

Build, Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team

Lead and mentor 10–12 construction leaders (and help them become even better leaders).

Recruit top-tier talent who align with our values, processes, and goals.

Provide clear direction, timely feedback, and meaningful coaching.

Conduct quarterly and annual reviews that actually help people grow (no checkbox performance reviews here).

Drive Operational Excellence

Coordinate staffing and resources to support projects, growth strategies, and client development.

Reinforce our process-driven culture without turning it into red tape.

Actively participate in company leadership meetings and planning sessions.

Power Preconstruction & Business Development

Represent C1S in project pursuits, site walks, interviews, and client meetings.

Help prioritize sales efforts and balance team workloads.

Review bid estimates to ensure smart pricing, strong subcontractor participation, and solid risk management.

Stay visible and involved in the local construction and industry community.

Own the Numbers (Yes, All of Them)

Full P&L accountability for the construction business unit.

Set and manage operating budgets.

Lead monthly project reviews, forecasting revenue and margins.

Oversee invoicing to support cash-positive operations.

Manage construction risk across project selection, safety, and insurance.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

15+ years of experience in construction operations management.

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

Experience with design-build, ideally in manufacturing or mission-critical facilities.

Proven success in managing large-scale projects and complex teams.

Strong business development and client relationship skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

Solid tech skills—MS Office and construction/project management software included

Why You’ll Love It Here

At C1S, we take our work seriously, but not ourselves. You’ll join a smart, supportive team that values safety, quality, and just the right amount of office humor to keep everyone sane. If you’re ready to build cool things with great people and laugh a little along the way.