Director of Construction & Project Delivery

Saicomm; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Director of Construction at EVCI – Design Build Construction in New Hampshire leads overall construction operations, directs managers and field teams, and partners with clients and executives to ensure safe, on-schedule, within-budget delivery.

This role requires 15+ years of progressive construction experience with at least 5 years in leadership, a degree in construction management or engineering, strong ability to read drawings, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Reading drawings

MS Office

Travel able

Education

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

Tools

MS Office suite

Construction management software

Job description

Director of Construction at EVCI – Design Build Construction in New Hampshire leads overall construction operations, directs managers and field teams, and partners with clients and executives to ensure safe, on-schedule, within-budget delivery.

This role requires 15+ years of progressive construction experience with at least 5 years in leadership, a degree in construction management or engineering, strong ability to read drawings, and willingness to travel regionally.