Director of Construction - Residential Design-Build

Bald Cypress Builders LLC; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 85k-95k

Bonus potential

Vehicle allowance

PTO

Holidays

Health stipend

Retirement plan

Company equipment

Mileage reimbursement

Leadership growth

Job summary

Bald Cypress Builders in Lexington, SC, seeks a Director of Construction to lead residential design-build remodeling projects and scale the operation. This hands-on leadership role combines project management, team development, and client service to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

You will supervise the construction team, manage select projects, improve systems, and partner with ownership to grow capacity while maintaining a strong homeowner experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing construction projects, teams, schedules, and budgets.
• Residential remodel/design-build experience preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of active construction operations.
• Directly supervise and develop construction team members.
• Personally manage select remodel/addition projects with oversight across others.
• Set expectations around schedules, budgets, quality, and accountability.
• Coach Project Managers, Supervisors, Carpenters, and future team members.
• Collaborate with owners to increase capacity and improve systems.
• Coordinate with trade partners, designers, and internal teams.
• Maintain exceptional homeowner communication throughout projects.
• Identify solutions in difficult situations and keep projects on track.
• Improve workflows, documentation, and SOPs as the department grows.
• Monitor project performance and ensure quality aligns with expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communications

Budgeting

Problem solving

Scheduling

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

Bald Cypress Builders

Director of Construction - Residential Design-Build

Location

Lexington, South Carolina. Projects are primarily located throughout Lexington, Columbia, and the surrounding Midlands area.

Lead the Build. Develop the Team. Shape What Comes Next.

Bald Cypress Builders is a growing residential design-build remodeling company serving homeowners throughout Lexington and Columbia, SC. From bathrooms and kitchens to major additions and whole-home transformations, our team brings design, planning, budgeting, and construction together under one roof. What separates us isn't only the finished project; it's the experience we create along the way. Our team is built around People First, Leave Things Better, and Raise the Bar, and we believe great construction leadership requires both technical expertise and exceptional communication.

We are seeking a Director of Construction who can help lead Bald Cypress Builders through its next stage of growth while remaining actively involved in project execution. This is a hands-on leadership position. While you will oversee and develop members of our construction team, you will also personally manage projects as we expand capacity. We need someone who can see the big picture without losing sight of what is happening on the jobsite, with the homeowner, or within the schedule.

You will step into a leadership role with direct reports from the beginning and work closely with ownership to improve systems, strengthen accountability, mentor the team, and create a scalable construction operation. The ideal candidate brings a combination of residential construction knowledge, project management discipline, people leadership, and high-level client service. You're just as comfortable solving a complicated construction problem as you are navigating a difficult homeowner conversation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of Bald Cypress Builders' active construction operations.
• Directly supervise and develop members of the construction team.
• Personally manage select residential remodeling and addition projects while providing oversight across other active projects.
• Establish clear expectations around schedules, budgets, quality, communication, and project accountability.
• Coach and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, Carpenters, and future construction team members.
• Work closely with ownership to increase project capacity and strengthen the company's construction systems.
• Coordinate effectively with trade partners, vendors, designers, and other internal departments.
• Maintain a high level of communication and service with homeowners throughout the construction experience.
• Step into difficult project situations, identify solutions, and keep teams focused on desired outcomes.
• Improve workflows, documentation, processes, and standard operating procedures as the department grows.
• Monitor project performance and help ensure work is delivered according to Bald Cypress Builders' expectations for quality and professionalism.
• Utilize Buildertrend, Google Workspace, and related tools for project tracking and communication.
• Help develop the construction department into a structure that can operate successfully as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success managing construction projects, teams, schedules, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Residential remodeling, design-build, custom residential, or similar construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supervising employees and leading a construction or project management team.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and quality control.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client-facing communication skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations professionally.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on- you are willing to manage projects, not simply oversee others.
• High level of accountability, initiative, and goal orientation.
• Ability to develop less-experienced team members and raise the performance of the department around you.
• Familiarity with construction management technology; Buildertrend experience is preferred.
• Comfortable working in Google Workspace.
• Licensed builder credentials are a plus, but not required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout the local market.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet company pre-employment screening and driving requirements.

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time, W-2 employment
• Base salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on experience
• Bonus potential depending on defined goals and results
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance support
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance stipend
• Retirement contribution opportunities
• Company-provided technology and equipment
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable
• Direct influence over the development of the company's construction department
• Long-term leadership and earning growth as the company continues to expand
• Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday during regular business hours, with rare after-hours communication as project needs arise.

Why Bald Cypress Builders?

Bald Cypress Builders is intentionally building something different: a professional construction company that delivers excellent work without losing the human side of the business. You'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, improve how projects are delivered, and work directly with owners who want this role to have a meaningful voice in the company's future. Growth here isn't about becoming a massive corporation; it's about creating a stronger business, better careers for the team, and an exceptional experience for every client. For the right construction leader, this is an opportunity to help build the department you want to lead.

Bald Cypress Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.