Director of Construction

Michael Page; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus structure

Cell phone and laptop

Paid time off

Excellent benefits

401k plan

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Director of Construction to lead major commercial projects from preconstruction through completion. You will craft strategies, manage budgets, and drive safe, on-time delivery while mentoring project teams and coordinating with contractors and vendors.

The role requires 15+ years in commercial construction, a related bachelor’s degree, OSHA certification preferred, and strong communication skills. A competitive base salary plus bonus and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Commercial Construction.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field strongly preferred.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Develop construction strategies, standards, processes, and long-term plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish budgets, monitor expenditures, approve major costs, and manage forecasts and change orders.
• Oversee project schedules and identify critical-path risks to drive timely completion.
• Manage and mentor project managers, superintendents, engineers, and other construction personnel.
• Select, negotiate with, and oversee general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Establish quality standards and ensure compliance with plans, codes and contractual requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Director Of Construction

The Director of Construction will:

• Project Oversight: Lead construction projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Strategic Planning: Develop construction strategies, standards, processes, and long-term plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Budget & Cost Control: Establish budgets, monitor expenditures, approve major costs, and manage forecasts, change orders, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Schedule Management: Oversee project schedules, identify critical-path risks, and drive timely completion.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor project managers, superintendents, engineers, and other construction personnel.
• Contractor Management: Select, negotiate with, and oversee general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Quality Control: Establish quality standards and ensure work complies with plans, specifications, codes, and contractual requirements.
• Safety Management: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable safety requirements

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The successful Director will have the following:

• 15+ years' experience in Commercial Construction
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field strongly preferred
• OSHA certification preferred
• Proficient in project management software
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

The Director will receive:

• Competitive base salary - $200k+
• Bonus structure
• Cell phone and laptop
• Paid time off/personal days/sick days
• Excellent benefits - health, medical, vision, dental
• 401k plan available