Senior Construction Director: Special Projects & Operations

Cityscape Recruitment USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment USA is partnered with a respected general contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region to place a Director of Operations / Director of Special Projects. The role leads high-value projects from preconstruction through completion and oversees project management, estimating, and field operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive construction leadership, a track record delivering complex commercial or government projects, and strong client-facing abilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing complex commercial, institutional, or government projects.
• Background as a Project Executive, Director of Special Projects, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, contracts, scheduling, and financial controls.
• Experience managing project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Experience with design-build, negotiated projects, and federal work preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee special projects and complex construction assignments from concept through completion.
• Manage project teams including Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and estimators.
• Provide leadership on project strategy, execution, scheduling, and financial performance.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasting, WIP reporting, and overall profitability.
• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, proposals, and client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with contract negotiations, risk management, and project delivery strategies.
• Develop and implement operational processes to improve efficiency and project performance.
• Mentor and develop construction professionals while building a high-performing team environment.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and improved client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Job description

Cityscape Recruitment USA is partnered with a respected general contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region to place a Director of Operations / Director of Special Projects. The role leads high-value projects from preconstruction through completion and oversees project management, estimating, and field operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive construction leadership, a track record delivering complex commercial or government projects, and strong client-facing abilities.