Director of Construction

Cherry Talent Group; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

4% 401(k) match

3 weeks PTO

Cell phone

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Gas card

Job summary

Cherry Talent Group partners with a well-established Santa Fe design-build firm to hire a Director of Construction. This leadership role oversees multiple high-end residential projects, guiding field teams and aligning operations with office systems.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management, a strong background in custom residential work, and ability to coordinate with owners, architects, and subs. Santa Fe experience preferred but relocation considered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction or construction management experience.
• Strong background in custom residential construction and large remodels.
• Experience leading field personnel and coordinating with owners, architects, and subs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee progress on multiple high-end residential projects.
• Lead and support superintendents and field teams.
• Manage schedules, subcontractors, and project priorities.
• Bridge field and office teams with clear communication.
• Collaborate with owners, clients, architects, designers, and vendors.
• Develop and improve processes, SOPs, and reporting.
• Leverage technology to improve efficiency, including AI.
• Participate in project and client meetings.
• Ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and meet company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Tools

Buildertrend

Excel

Job description

Director of ConstructionLocation: Santa Fe, NMCompensation: $140,000-$160,000, depending on experienceBonus: Annual/project-based bonusBenefits: Health insurance contribution, 4% 401(k) match, 3 weeks PTO, cell phone, vehicle allowance or company vehicle, gas card
About the OpportunityWe are working with a well-established, second-generation custom design-build firm in Santa Fe that has been building high-end homes and large-scale remodels for nearly 50 years.Their projects are truly custom, typically ranging from $3M to $10M+, with around 6–9 active projects at a time. They're looking for a Director of Construction who can help oversee the bigger picture across their field operations while also bringing more structure, systems, and efficiency to the construction side of the business.This is a leadership-level opportunity for someone who understands what happens in the field but is also strong with processes, documentation, technology, and communication.

What You'll Do

• Oversee construction progress across multiple high-end residential projects
• Lead and support Superintendents and field teams
• Help manage schedules, subcontractors, project priorities, and potential delays
• Serve as a bridge between the field and office teams
• Work closely with ownership, clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Develop and improve construction processes, SOPs, documentation, and reporting
• Look for ways to improve efficiency through technology, including AI
• Participate in project and client meetings
• Help ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and up to the company's standards
• Be an active part of the leadership team

What They're Looking For

• 10+ years of construction or construction management experience
• Strong background in custom residential construction and/or large-scale remodels
• Experience leading or overseeing field personnel
• Strong understanding of scheduling, subcontractors, plans, quality, and project execution
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once
• Comfortable communicating with high-end clients, architects, designers, and trades
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Comfortable with technology, Excel, and construction software such as Buildertrend
• Collaborative, approachable leadership style with a team-first mindset

Santa Fe experience is helpful but not required. Relocation candidates will be considered, and relocation assistance may be available.