Director or VP of design build construction commercial

The Newport Group - Executive Recruiters; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Newport Group - Executive Recruiters is seeking a Director/VP of Design-Build to oversee commercial construction operations in Arizona and Texas, and future markets. This leadership role drives design from conception to completion, improves field processes, and expands our network of general and specialty contractors.

Responsibilities include guiding design-build efforts, budgeting, schedules, QA and safety, mentoring field managers, and coordinating meetings and reviews to deliver projects

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years supervisory experience in commercial construction or design-build.
• Experience in owner/developer, design-build firm, or general contractor roles with preconstruction experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design-build efforts with architects, engineers and stakeholders from schematic design through closeout.
• Develop and maintain budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee project execution: QA, safety, code adherence, and construction best practices on sites.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Design-build

Budgeting

Scheduling

Quality control

Preconstruction

Stakeholder mgmt

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview The Director or VP of Design-Build will oversee all aspects of commercial construction operations for a well-established commercial property developer operating in Arizona and Texas, and for any new markets the company enters. This leader will drive design collaboration from conception through completion, improve field processes and quality, and expand our network of external general and specialty contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design-build efforts and collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders from schematic design through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain initial budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee project execution: quality assurance, safety compliance, code adherence, and construction best practices on job sites.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of field managers; establish priorities and standardize processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Source, vet, and grow relationships with general contractors and specialty subcontractors for bidding and project delivery.
• Participate in preconstruction and architectural design phases to advise on constructability and cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate and attend construction meetings, site visits, and stakeholder reviews.
• Prepare and deliver a concise monthly executive summary for senior leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, design-build, or preconstruction roles.
• Background may include owner/developer, design-build firm, or general contractor with demonstrated preconstruction/design team experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, codes, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate effectively with executive leadership and project teams.
• Experience in retail, multifamily, or commercial construction is a plus.

Locations Primary markets: Phoenix (Arizona) and Texas; willingness to support new markets as company expands.

Keywords Construction, Design-Build, Real Estate Developer, General Contractor, Quality Control, Preconstruction, Supervision, Commercial Construction, Retail Construction, Multifamily Construction, Phoenix