Director of Construction

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Volunteer Time Off

Employee Discount Programs

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Tampa seeks an experienced construction account leader to oversee teams of 2–20 and manage client accounts from $10M to $250M+ across projects.

You will build client relationships, lead presentations, negotiate contracts, and ensure profitable, high‑quality project delivery while aligning with corporate goals. A bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in construction are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction industry with progressive leadership.
• Minimum 5 years managing accounts $10M–$250M.
• Ability to prioritize and balance strategic and operational work.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team clarity on expectations and accountability, provide regular feedback.
• Assess and promote professional skill development for direct reports.
• Onboard and mentor direct reports toward career paths.
• Implement corporate goals and initiatives.
• Develop relationships with potential clients.
• Lead negotiations of construction contracts.
• Deliver high customer satisfaction and profitability on projects.
• Coordinate across development, capital markets, design, preconstruction, and building services.
• Promote innovation and share best practices across regions.
• Align priorities with peers to ensure execution and accountability.

Skills

Team Leadership

Client Relationship

Sales Presentations

Contract Negotiation

Mentorship & Coaching

Performance Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will oversee teams of 2 to 20 individuals with customer accounts ranging from 10M to 250M+ while managing Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Teams to build top talent and achieve highest customer satisfaction.

Some Things You Can Expect To Do

• Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition.


• Assess and promote professional skill development and training for direct reports


• Onboard and mentor direct reports towards best career path through mentorship and coaching


• Implement, and hold team accountable to, corporate goals and initiatives


• Develop contacts and quickly build relationships with potential clients


• Play a key role in relationship building and management of customers


• Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective customers


• Effectively negotiates business and legal provisions of construction contracts


• Consistently achieve customer satisfaction goals and raving fans


• Consistently promote high levels of quality, design and profitability on projects


• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Ryan business model, including development, capital markets, design and engineering, preconstruction, and building services/property management


• Promote innovation within Ryan and act as an ambassador to peers in other regions and divisions


• Coordinate with market sector leads to balance workload, responsibility, and integration between sector and region talent


• Align Regional and Divisional priorities with peers to ensure high levels of execution, accountability and consistency.

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits


• Retirement and Savings Benefits


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs


• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits


• Employee Discount Programs


• Pet insurance


• Charitable Donation Matching


• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)


• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice To Candidates

Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [e-mail]

Non-Solicitation Notice To Recruitment Agencies

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

To be successful in this role,

you must have at least 10 years successful industry experience with at least 5 years handling accounts from $10 to $250 million+. A bachelor's degree in an industry-related field is required. You must be able to effectively prioritize and balance big picture & immediate responsibilities; listen effectively and value the opinions of others & acknowledge contributions of others; train, manage, and hold staff accountable to get results consistent with corporate plans; recognize, select, and hire top talent at the appropriate time; and develop talent to all levels within construction operations. You need a solid understanding of the local construction market and ability to effectively negotiate construction contracts to Ryan’s best business and legal interest. You must have a proven ability to manage team successful & profitably and lead & develop people. Resolving issues promptly for a 'win‑win' solution is required.