Director of Projects & Maintenance

ConstrctionBuilding Company; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ConstrctionBuilding Company is seeking a Director of Projects & Maintenance to lead construction and maintenance operations in Skokie, IL. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accurate estimating, and effective management of crews and subcontractors to ensure timely, quality project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and building maintenance, proven estimating skills, and the ability to read scopes and plans, assess labor and materials, and coordinate

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and building maintenance.
• Strong estimating and pricing skills.
• Proven ability to manage crews and subcontractors.
• Ability to read scopes and plans and accurately assess labor and materials.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, scope, and price construction and maintenance jobs
• Manage multiple projects from start to finish
• Schedule and oversee field crews and subcontractors
• Coordinate materials, equipment, timelines, and labor
• Inspect completed work and maintain quality standards
• Troubleshoot construction and maintenance issues
• Develop job scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and team members
• Help prioritize and manage ongoing building maintenance
• Be a hands-on leader who can step in and solve problems when needed

Skills

Construction

Maintenance

Estimating

Crew management

Reading plans

Spanish (basic)

Job description

Director of Projects & Maintenance

Compensation: $70,000–$90,000/year

We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on construction and maintenance professional to lead projects, crews, estimating, and day-to-day maintenance operations.

This is an ideal role for someone who really knows construction, can price and estimate jobs, manage crews, solve problems in the field, and make sure projects are completed correctly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate, scope, and price construction and maintenance jobs
• Manage multiple projects from start to finish
• Schedule and oversee field crews and subcontractors
• Coordinate materials, equipment, timelines, and labor
• Inspect completed work and maintain quality standards
• Troubleshoot construction and maintenance issues
• Develop job scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and team members
• Help prioritize and manage ongoing building maintenance
• Be a hands-on leader who can step in and solve problems when needed

Ideal Candidate

• Strong background in construction and building maintenance
• Experienced estimating and pricing jobs
• Proven ability to manage crews and subcontractors
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, materials, and repairs
• Able to read scopes/plans and accurately assess labor and materials
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in the field and managing multiple priorities
• Basic Spanish-speaking ability is a plus
• Reliable, practical, and willing to get involved when the job requires it

The ideal person is a “get it done” construction professional who understands both the field and the numbers.