Director of Construction - Lead Teams to Exceptional Homes

Cypress Homes, Inc. (Custom Homebuilder in NE Wisconsin); Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short‑term & long‑term disability

AD&D insurance

PTO

Job summary

Cypress Homes, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a Director of Construction to lead our residential construction operations in Northeast Wisconsin.

You will oversee project performance, develop the project and warranty teams, improve processes and cost controls, and personally manage select custom and spec home projects from planning through completion. This hands-on leadership role balances high-level strategy with daily site oversight, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction as the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing residential construction projects.
• At least three years in supervisory or Lead Project Manager roles.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, sequencing, regulations, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold project teams accountable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Client-focused mindset with a track record of delivering high-quality homes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project and warranty management teams and drive leadership development.
• Oversee the delivery of custom and spec home projects from planning through completion.
• Monitor schedules, workflows, staffing, and project resources to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Maintain quality, cost controls, safety, and adherence to building codes across projects.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, subcontractors, and vendors to translate client vision into a built home.

Skills

Residential construction leadership

Project management

People leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Cypress Homes, Inc. in Appleton, WI is seeking a Director of Construction to lead our residential construction operations in Northeast Wisconsin.

You will oversee project performance, develop the project and warranty teams, improve processes and cost controls, and personally manage select custom and spec home projects from planning through completion. This hands-on leadership role balances high-level strategy with daily site oversight, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction as the