San Diego Construction Project Director — Executive Leader

ATALNT; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ATALNT is seeking an experienced Construction Project Director - General Contractor in San Diego to provide executive-level leadership throughout the project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.

This role oversees project teams, maintains key client and design relationships, drives financial performance, and supports business development across the San Diego market; candidates must live and work in San Diego with established local relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction-related field.
• Extensive experience in senior construction leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight throughout all phases of construction projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and project teams.
• Lead project pursuits, proposal development, and interview preparation.
• Support business development and expansion of the company's San Diego market presence.
• Maintain accountability for project budgets, forecasting, cost control, billing, and profitability.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Build, lead, coach, and develop high-performing project teams.
• Manage project resources and staffing requirements.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure projects meet client expectations for quality, schedule, budget, and overall performance.
• Lead preconstruction efforts including client management, strategy development, constructability review, and resource planning.

Skills

General Contractor

Construction Management

Project Executive Leadership

Preconstruction

Project Financial Management

Business Development

Client Relations

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Public Sector Construction

Healthcare

Higher Education

Job description

ATALNT is seeking an experienced Construction Project Director - General Contractor in San Diego to provide executive-level leadership throughout the project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.

This role oversees project teams, maintains key client and design relationships, drives financial performance, and supports business development across the San Diego market; candidates must live and work in San Diego with established local relationships.