Director of Construction

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance and more

Life insurance

Job summary

RHF, a mission-driven housing foundation, seeks a Director of Construction to provide strategic leadership across our construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvement portfolio. You will guide budgets, schedules, safety, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication while driving project delivery from pre-development through closeout.

You will lead Construction Managers and support staff, develop performance metrics, and collaborate with Development, Operations, Finance, and external

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible construction management experience, including 5 years in leadership.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects from pre-development through turnover.
• Experience with contract administration, scheduling, budgets, and financial management.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for RHF's construction and rehabilitation portfolio.
• Direct, develop, and mentor Construction Managers and staff.
• Oversee pre-development activities, budgets, schedules, and permitting.
• Manage construction quality, safety, budgets, and contractor performance.
• Review contracts, manage risks, and resolve project issues.
• Develop and monitor construction budgets and forecasts; partner with Finance and Development.
• Establish project schedules and reporting; implement corrective plans as needed.
• Promote safety and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and external partners to deliver projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Location: 911 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815

Pay Range: $195,000 - $213,000

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Vice President of Acquisitions & Development

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you an experienced construction leader with a passion for delivering high-quality projects that make a lasting impact? RHF is seeking a Director of Construction to provide strategic leadership and oversight for our construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvement portfolio.

What You'll Do

As our Director of Construction, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight across RHF's construction and rehabilitation portfolio by:

• Construction Leadership & Portfolio Management: Provide strategic oversight for construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects while establishing project goals, performance expectations, accountability measures, and reporting standards.
• Team Leadership: Direct, develop, mentor, and support Construction Managers and assigned administrative/support staff while fostering collaboration and accountability across project teams.
• Pre-Development & Pre-Construction: Participate in feasibility evaluations, due diligence, preliminary budgets and schedules, design development, constructability reviews, value engineering, permitting, and contractor/consultant selection.
• Construction Management: Provide executive-level oversight throughout construction, monitoring project quality, safety, schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and compliance with approved plans, specifications, contracts, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Contract Administration & Risk Management: Review and administer construction and consultant contracts, monitor contract performance, identify potential risks, and support the resolution of claims, disputes, construction defects, and other project issues.
• Budget & Financial Management: Develop and oversee construction budgets and financial forecasts, monitor project costs and commitments, review change orders and expenditures, analyze budget variances, and partner with Finance and Development on project funding requirements.
• Schedule & Project Controls: Establish and monitor project schedules and critical milestones, identify potential delays, oversee project reporting and documentation, and implement corrective or recovery plans when needed.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, building codes, permitting requirements, and organizational standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, Development, Operations, Finance, Property Management, governmental agencies, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful project delivery.
• Operations Transition & Closeout: Oversee punch-list completion, warranty administration, final inspections, and the collection of as-built drawings, warranties, operating manuals, certifications, lien releases, and other closeout documentation.
• Strategic Planning & Reporting: Develop construction performance metrics, identify process improvements and cost efficiencies, evaluate industry best practices, and provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education, certifications, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible construction management experience, including 5 years of leadership experience managing construction teams.
• Extensive experience managing multiple complex projects from pre-development through completion and operational turnover.
• Experience with contract administration, construction scheduling, project controls, budgets, and financial management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building systems, design review, constructability, building codes, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction/project management software.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• LEED Accreditation
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• General Contractor License, where applicable

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout RHF's portfolio.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished structures when necessary.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform site inspections for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance and more
• Term life and voluntary supplemental life insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.