Director of Construction

MatchBuilt; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and growth

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

MatchBuilt is seeking a Director of Construction to lead the Northeast Florida division, overseeing multiple luxury communities with a strong focus on on-site construction, safety, and client satisfaction. The role reports to the VP of Construction and drives execution across starts, closings, and budgets.

You will hire and mentor project managers, ensure schedule discipline, and coordinate with land development and preconstruction to maintain a steady production flow in a high-end market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of residential construction leadership experience.
• Proven success in leading project managers and field teams.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets and margin management.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code and coastal/high-wind requirements.
• Experience partnering with land development, preconstruction, and purchasing.
• Buildertrend experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, and hold accountable the division’s Project Managers and construction personnel; conduct regular reviews.
• Translate the operating plan into project-level execution: starts, sequencing, staffing, trade capacity, completion targets.
• Run monthly financial reviews: margin, budget vs actual, cost-to-complete, change orders.
• Approve invoices, draw packages, and change orders within delegated authority.
• Partner with land development on build-ready handoffs and site readiness before vertical construction.
• Collaborate with preconstruction for constructability input and start readiness for new communities.
• Enforce schedule discipline with baseline schedules and weekly look-aheads.
• Ensure quality and safety per Florida Building Code and coastal/high-wind standards.
• Set homebuyer communication standards and manage turnover planning when needed.
• Maintain the construction management platform as system of record.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Florida Building Code knowledge

Contracting partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

MatchBuilt is an executive search firm partnering with a growing regional home builder seeking a Director of Construction to lead its Northeast Florida construction operations. The role is based in the Amelia Island area, working from a home office and on site where the homes are being built.

Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, this leader owns project execution, financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and customer results across every active and planned community in the division.

The portfolio centers on luxury homes in the $1M+ range, roughly 20 homes a year, with room to grow toward more production-level volume over time.

You need a strong background leading construction teams at a production, regional, or luxury homebuilder. Only candidates with relevant homebuilding experience will be considered. Local and relocating candidates will be considered.

You will lead a growing Florida division with the backing of an established regional builder, with real influence over how it scales.

At a Glance

Job Highlights

• Division Construction Leadership: Serve as the head of construction for the builder’s Northeast Florida division, setting priorities across every community and holding the team accountable for disciplined execution.
• Lead the Project Managers: Hire, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers and field staff, and build the leadership bench that supports continued growth.
• Own the Operating Plan: Build and manage the annual operating plan: starts, closings, cycle time, staffing, and budgets. Keep production moving in an even flow across the division.
• Financial Accountability: Own profitability home by home and division margin overall, through monthly cost-to-complete, budget-versus-actual, and cash‑flow reviews.
• Trade and Purchasing Partnership: Set trade priorities with Purchasing and give final field approval on trade awards and vendor changes.
• Customer Experience: Hold the team to dependable homebuyer communication and on‑time, quality turnovers.

What You'll Lead

Director of Construction Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, and hold accountable the division’s Project Managers and construction personnel; conduct recurring one‑on‑ones, site walks, and performance reviews.
• Translate the annual operating plan into project‑level execution: starts, sequencing, staffing, trade capacity, and completion targets.
• Run a documented monthly financial review covering margin versus plan, budget versus actuals, cost‑to‑complete, change orders, draws, and projected final cost.
• Approve invoices, draw packages, and change orders within delegated authority, based on verified field progress and complete documentation.
• Partner with land development on build‑ready handoffs, confirming plans, permits, utilities, access, and site readiness before vertical construction begins.
• Partner with preconstruction on constructability input, plan review, permitting, and start readiness for new communities.
• Enforce schedule discipline across the portfolio: baseline schedules, weekly look‑aheads, and documented recovery plans when milestones are threatened.
• Enforce quality and safety standards, including first‑in‑place inspections, Florida Building Code requirements, and coastal and high‑wind construction considerations.
• Set homebuyer communication standards for the division and lead material customer meetings, disputes, and turnover planning when senior leadership is required.
• Keep the company’s construction management platform as the system of record for schedules, documents, budgets, inspections, and project status.
• Drive consistent closeout and warranty performance, and own corrective action on recurring quality or warranty trends.
• Report weekly to the Vice President of Construction on portfolio status, financial performance, staffing, customer results, risks, and decisions needed.

What You Bring

Director of Construction Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible residential construction experience, including multi‑community or division‑level leadership with a homebuilder.
• Proven success leading Project Managers and field teams, with direct responsibility for schedule, margin, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Strong financial acumen: operating plans, budgets, cost‑to‑complete, change orders, and margin management.
• Working knowledge of the Florida Building Code and Northeast Florida jurisdictional, coastal, flood, and high‑wind requirements.
• Experience partnering with land development, preconstruction, and purchasing functions in a growing organization.
• Proficiency with construction management software; Buildertrend experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a visible, decisive field leadership style.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus, and an auto allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture within a privately held organization

Your Confidentiality Matters

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MatchBuilt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, recruits, and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, and complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.