Director of Construction, Multifamily & Mixed-Use

CloudHQ; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Dalian Development seeks a Director of Construction to lead design and construction execution across multifamily and mixed-use projects in our national portfolio. You will coordinate with senior leadership, architects, engineers, and trades to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes constructability, budgeting, and execution strategies, with hands-on involvement from design through turnover. Travel up to 20%+ is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, or related field
• 10+ years in owner's rep work, architecture, construction management, or development management
• Strong understanding of multifamily building systems, construction methods, and code compliance
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and advanced Excel for project management, document review, and cost tracking
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
• Interest in expanding beyond project execution into broader development responsibilities
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel 20%+

Responsibilities

• Manage architects, engineers, consultants, and GCs as the Owner's Representative
• Oversee design development, drawing reviews, and constructability evaluations
• Maintain budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and change management
• Track schedules, milestones, and critical path progress
• Lead OAC meetings and coordinate all project communications
• Conduct site visits to evaluate progress, quality, and compliance
• Manage permitting and jurisdictional coordination as needed
• Provide cost, schedule, and constructability inputs for feasibility and underwriting
• Support due diligence (survey, environmental, geotech, zoning, market studies)
• Assist with lender reporting, draw requests, and investor updates
• Collaborate on unit layouts, amenities, and operational considerations
• Participate in pre-turnover and lease-up coordination

Skills

Procore

Bluebeam

Advanced Excel

Architectural knowledge

Project coordination

Communication skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/Real Estate

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Dalian Development seeks a Director of Construction to lead design and construction execution across multifamily and mixed-use projects in our national portfolio. You will coordinate with senior leadership, architects, engineers, and trades to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes constructability, budgeting, and execution strategies, with hands-on involvement from design through turnover. Travel up to 20%+ is expected.