Executive Director Modern Methods of Construction

Digby Morris Executive Search & Talent Acquisition; Baltimore (MD); On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking an Executive Director – Modern Methods of Construction to lead a strategic transformation in a major mixed-use master planned development. The successful candidate will have over 18 years of experience in large-scale construction and will drive innovation in methodologies such as industrialised construction and off-site manufacturing. This executive-level position focuses on improving delivery predictability and embedding repeatable construction systems across a multi-asset programme.

Qualifications

• 18+ years in large-scale construction, infrastructure or real estate development.
• Experience in leadership of multi-asset programmes or major master developments.
• Strong understanding of programme governance and large project ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the construction innovation strategy.
• Drive adoption of Modern Methods of Construction and industrialised construction.
• Support delivery teams in integrating new technologies while maintaining commercial viability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership in construction

Innovative construction methodologies

Supply chain integration

Job description

Executive Director – Modern Methods of Construction

$Multi-Billion Major Mixed-Use Master Planned Development

Middle East based

(Specific location & company details will be provided to short listed candidates)

A major international developer delivering one of the world’s largest mixed-use master planned developments is seeking an Executive Director – Modern Methods of Construction to lead the strategic transformation of how large-scale assets are delivered.

This is a programme-level leadership role focused on advancing industrialised construction, improving delivery predictability, and embedding innovative construction methodologies across a complex portfolio of residential, hospitality, retail, entertainment and infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

The organisation is delivering a multi-asset development programme of exceptional scale and complexity. As construction volumes increase, the business is seeking to institutionalise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), off-site manufacturing, and advanced delivery systems to improve productivity, reduce programme risk, and accelerate delivery.

The Executive Director will operate as a strategic enabler across the development programme, working with delivery teams, designers, contractors and supply chain partners to embed repeatable, scalable construction systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the organisation’s construction innovation strategy across the development programme.
• Drive adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), industrialised construction and prefabricated building systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity, programme certainty and scalability.
• Establish frameworks, standards and governance models to support adoption of innovative construction methodologies.
• Work closely with procurement and supply chain functions to develop manufacturing partnerships and off-site production capability.
• Translate pilot initiatives into programme-wide delivery frameworks and repeatable construction models.
• Support delivery teams in integrating new technologies and construction approaches while maintaining commercial viability and operational practicality.

Candidate Profile

The role requires a senior construction or development executive with experience delivering large, complex development programmes and driving innovation across the delivery ecosystem.

Candidates are likely to come from:

• large infrastructure or giga-project environments

Experience should include:

• 18+ years in large-scale construction, infrastructure or real estate development
• leadership of multi-asset programmes or major master developments
• exposure to industrialised construction, modular delivery or advanced construction methodologies
• strong understanding of programme governance, supply chain integration and large project ecosystems

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of translating innovation into practical delivery outcomes at programme scale.

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world’s most ambitious development programmes is delivered, embedding next-generation construction methodologies and scalable delivery systems across a complex portfolio of projects.

The role sits at the intersection of strategy, delivery and innovation, and will play a critical role in improving construction performance and programme scalability.