Director of Construction - EVCI

SAI Group; Salem (NH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SAI Group is looking for a Director of Construction to lead and oversee all construction activities. This role involves managing teams and projects, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and regulatory adherence. Candidates should have over 15 years of construction experience, with a preferred Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as proficiency in construction management software. The position involves 40% office work and 60% travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, civil, mechanical, and structural construction in industrial or energy environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for all construction operations and field teams.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and construction managers across regions.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Municipal permitting, inspection, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Construction management

Budget management

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Career Opportunities with SAI Communications

Director of Construction
EVCI – Design Build Construction

Summary

The Director of Construction provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and execution oversight for all construction activities. This role manages construction managers and field personnel, interfaces with clients and executive leadership, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for all construction operations and field teams
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and construction managers across regions
• Establish construction standards, procedures, safety programs, and best practices
• Serve as senior construction representative to clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Lead project feasibility reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments
• Support business development and preconstruction efforts including budgeting, scheduling, and VE strategies
• Oversee subcontractor selection, contract execution, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Municipal permitting, inspection, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Procurement teams
• Monitor project financial performance and support forecasting and cost control
• Resolve escalated field issues, disputes, and change management items
• Provide mentoring, performance management, and development of construction staff
• Attend executive, client, and internal leadership meetings and provide reporting as required

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical, civil, mechanical, and structural construction in industrial or energy environments
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, subcontractors, schedules, and budgets
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skill
• Proficiency with MS Office and construction management software
• Ability to travel regionally as required

Environment

~40% office-based work
~60% travel to active project sites

SAI offers competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan and paid time off.