Hands-On Construction Director, Design‑Build Landscape

CLT Recruiters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical through Aetna

Dental and Vision coverage

Life and AD&D through MetLife

Phone and vehicle allowance

15 days paid time off

Job summary

Brooklyn Landscape Design-Build Firm seeks a Director of Construction to lead all phases of project execution, partnering with ownership to grow the business. This is a hands-on role; you may finish welds or help fabricate components as needed.

You will read plans, coordinate with design and horticulture teams, manage schedules, budgets and field reporting, and mentor crew to uphold craftsmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication, masonry and woodwork is a prerequisite.
• Experience with technical drawing and construction documentation is a prerequisite.
• Leadership experience in high-level design-build work, and collaboration with designers to execute schematic designs.
• This is a genuinely hands-on role; you may finish welds or help fabricate components.
• Strong organizational skills across multiple projects, timelines, budgets and priorities.
• Collaborative leadership style that develops the people on your crew.
• Forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in growth and improving operations.
• Certification and experience operating heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction with safety, budget, and craftsmanship.
• Plan upcoming phases including labour, materials, equipment and scheduling.
• Manage communication: scheduling updates, site conditions, project changes, pay requests.
• Read and interpret plans, perform field measurements, oversee layout and grading.
• Oversee project tracking, field reports, timekeeping and payroll coordination.
• Oversee tools, equipment, vehicles, shop operations and facilities.
• Partner with ownership to identify additional project scope and operational improvements.
• Train and mentor the team in project planning, communication, craftsmanship, safety and proactive problem-solving.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Masonry

Woodwork

Technical drawing

Construction documentation

Leadership

Project planning

Team mentorship

Budget management

Communication

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Brooklyn Landscape Design-Build Firm seeks a Director of Construction to lead all phases of project execution, partnering with ownership to grow the business. This is a hands-on role; you may finish welds or help fabricate components as needed.

You will read plans, coordinate with design and horticulture teams, manage schedules, budgets and field reporting, and mentor crew to uphold craftsmanship and safety.