Program Project Director - Self Perform Concrete

Gilder Search Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation package

Support for lodging and meals

Flexible travel scheduling

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in the United States is seeking a Program Project Director for self-perform concrete projects. This executive-level role requires overseeing large, complex campus projects valued from $20M to $250M+. Candidates should have over 15 years of concrete construction experience, proven leadership in field-based roles, and strong decision-making capabilities. The position includes a travel package supporting weekly home return while maintaining a strong on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of concrete construction experience, particularly in self-perform operations.
• Proven success in leading major concrete contracts valued over $20M.
• Executive-level leadership with accountability for business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution strategy for self-perform concrete operations.
• Make executive decisions related to manpower and logistics.
• Establish accountability and safety leadership throughout the project.

Skills

Concrete construction experience

Leadership

Financial performance

Project management

Risk control

Customer relationship

Job description

Program Project Director - Self Perform Concrete

CONCRETE STRATEGIES -null, United States

Executive Field Leadership Role | Self-Perform Concrete | Large Campus Projects

Role Profile

Executive-level on-site leader for major self-perform concrete contracts valued from $20M to $250M+, with full decision-making authority and accountability for financial performance, schedule execution, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Concrete Construction Program Director serves as the senior on-site executive responsible for the overall leadership and success of large, complex, multi-building campus projects performed by self-perform concrete teams. This role is designed for an experienced concrete construction leader with 15+ years of industry experience who can operate with broad authority, make real-time executive decisions, and lead both project and field teams through demanding, high-value assignments.
• This position is expected to function as the top operational leader on site for the concrete scope, ensuring that every phase of work is executed safely, profitably, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards. The Program Director is also responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships, supporting future work awards, and representing the company with credibility and leadership throughout the life of the project.

COMPENSATION AND TRAVEL PACKAGE

This role offers an executive-level compensation package designed to attract and retain experienced concrete construction leaders who can successfully lead major remote assignments.

• Travel package structured to support weekly return-home scheduling
• Package is intended to offset lodging, meals, transportation, and weekly travel demands
• Compensation structure is designed to make the role attractive for senior leaders who must maintain a strong field presence while returning home each weekend

PROJECT SCOPE

• Large campus and multi-building developments with self-perform concrete contract values typically ranging from $20M to $250M+
• Long-duration assignments that may extend from approximately 8 months to 2-3 years or longer based on project duration and continued work awards
• Executive oversight of multiple work fronts, phased schedules, and expanding project opportunities within a single campus environment

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the overall on-site executive with full decision-making authority for assigned concrete construction programs
• Lead the complete execution strategy for self-perform concrete operations, from preconstruction handoff through final closeout and follow-on phases
• Own overall project success across financial performance, schedule attainment, safety results, quality execution, and customer satisfaction
• Direct and align project management, field leadership, project controls, and support staff to achieve operational goals
• Provide executive oversight of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, productivity, billing, change management, and margin protection
• Lead project planning and execution across multiple buildings, overlapping phases, and complex sequencing requirements
• Serve as the senior client-facing representative on site, building trust and helping position the company for additional work opportunities
• Make timely executive decisions related to manpower, means and methods, logistics, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
• Establish a culture of accountability, urgency, safety leadership, and quality excellence throughout the project team
• Collaborate with company leadership on staffing strategy, succession planning, and long-range deployment planning for major project assignments

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of concrete construction experience, with a strong background in self-perform operations and large-scale project execution
• Proven success leading major concrete contracts and complex programs in the $20M+ range, with preference for campus, industrial, data center, healthcare, manufacturing, or similarly demanding environments
• Demonstrated executive-level leadership in field-based roles with full accountability for business outcomes
• Deep understanding of concrete means and methods, productivity management, risk control, and financial performance
• Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, contract administration, and operational planning
• Ability to lead large teams and coordinate effectively across project management, field operations, customers, and trade partners
• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and customer relationship skills

TRAVEL AND ON-SITE EXPECTATIONS

• This is a travel-based role supporting out-of-town campus projects
• Jobsite presence is expected Tuesday through Thursday each week
• Monday and Friday are designated travel days
• Compensation is structured to support the expectation that the employee returns home each weekend while maintaining strong on-site executive presence during the workweek

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

This opportunity is best suited for a seasoned concrete construction executive who thrives in the field, can command large project teams, and is comfortable carrying full operational authority on major assignments. The ideal candidate brings credibility with customers, confidence in decision-making, and the experience to lead projects where performance expectations are measured not only by production, but by profitability, safety, quality, and long‑term client trust.