Director of Residential Construction - Florida

Blue Signal Search; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks a Director of Residential Construction to lead Florida-based projects with a hybrid in Jacksonville. The role requires hands-on field leadership, financial oversight, and the ability to build a high-performing PM team to deliver profitable residential homes.

The ideal candidate combines field expertise with strategic vision, strong knowledge of Florida Building Code, and a track record of driving schedule and cost discipline across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Direct residential construction operations with P&L responsibility.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate Project Managers to ensure accountability.
• Oversee the full construction lifecycle from preconstruction to warranty.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Building Code and coastal/high-wind construction practices.
• Proficiency with Buildertrend for project tracking and reporting.
• Strategic, results-driven leadership with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct residential projects across Florida and align with financial targets.
• Coach PMs and set clear performance expectations.
• Oversee site readiness, vertical construction, inspections, turnover, and warranty coordination.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, change orders, and margin protection.
• Coordinate trades, monitor progress, and implement schedule recovery.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on jobsites.
• Standardize procedures and reporting using Buildertrend.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to improve readiness and homeowner experience.

Skills

Senior leadership

Residential construction

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Florida Building Code

Team coaching

Executive communication

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

Director of Residential Construction - Florida

Location: Hybrid in Jacksonville, FL

Our client is seeking an accomplished construction leader to oversee residential building operations across Florida. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing construction portfolio, develop a high-performing project management team, and establish the operational discipline needed to deliver exceptional homes. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on field expertise, financial leadership, and the ability to turn ambitious construction goals into consistent, profitable results.

This Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead residential construction operations across multiple Florida projects with meaningful decision‑making authority.
• High‑impact leadership position with direct visibility to executive management and influence over regional construction strategy.
• Ability to build, mentor, and strengthen a team of Project Managers while establishing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative environment where experienced construction leaders can introduce improvements, solve challenges, and make a tangible difference.

Focus

• Direct residential construction operations across multiple Florida projects, ensuring alignment with financial targets, construction schedules, staffing requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate Project Managers, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability for successful project execution.
• Oversee the complete construction lifecycle, including preconstruction handoffs, site readiness, vertical construction, inspections, homeowner turnover, closeout, and warranty coordination.
• Manage project financial performance through budget oversight, profitability forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, cash flow planning, change order administration, and margin protection.
• Drive field execution by monitoring construction progress, coordinating trade partners, resolving operational challenges, and implementing schedule recovery strategies.
• Maintain high standards for construction quality, jobsite safety, and regulatory compliance, including Florida-specific building requirements and environmental considerations.
• Strengthen operational consistency through standardized procedures, executive reporting, and disciplined Buildertrend adoption for project tracking, documentation, and communication.
• Partner with internal teams, subcontractors, and customer‑facing personnel to improve project readiness, manage construction risks, and deliver a positive homeowner experience.

Skill Set

• Proven senior‑level leadership experience in residential construction, including direct management, coaching, performance evaluation, and accountability of Project Managers.
• Strong knowledge of Florida construction practices, including Florida Building Code requirements, coastal construction, high‑wind conditions, flood considerations, environmental regulations, and local permitting requirements.
• Demonstrated financial expertise in construction budgeting, project profitability, cost‑to‑complete forecasting, cash flow management, change orders, and margin optimization.
• Experience managing multiple residential construction projects simultaneously, from preconstruction transition through vertical construction, final turnover, closeout, and warranty.
• Strong field leadership capabilities, including schedule recovery, subcontractor coordination, trade performance management, construction quality control, and jobsite safety enforcement.
• Proficiency with Buildertrend, with the ability to drive team adoption, maintain accurate project records, and enforce consistent documentation and reporting standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of developing strong teams and collaborating effectively with executives, field personnel, and customers.
• Strategic and results‑oriented mindset with sound commercial judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain an active field presence while overseeing regional operations.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top‑tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS