Senior Director of Construction

Equiliem; Ivins (UT); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to provide executive leadership across a diversified construction portfolio. The role emphasizes improving operational efficiency, driving profitability, and implementing standardized processes while balancing day‑to‑day operations with strategic planning.

The candidate will guide project execution, collaborate with finance and business development, and manage relationships with customers, contractors, and partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction operations or leadership.
• Proven ability to lead construction teams and implement organizational change.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost controls in construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Provide leadership to construction directors, project executives, program managers, and site leaders.
• Establish standardized procedures, controls, and performance metrics across projects.
• Oversee multiple projects to ensure schedules, budgets, and contracts are met.
• Monitor financial performance including forecasting, WIP, and cash flow.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office / ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent leadership experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Job description

Senior Director of Construction

Location: Hybrid / Remote (Preferred locations: Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Oklahoma, or Utah)

Salary: $190,000 - $230,000 annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday, with flexibility to address business needs outside regular hours

Position Type: Direct Hire

Travel: 20% - 30%

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Construction to provide executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction across a diverse portfolio of construction projects. This position will focus on improving operational efficiency, strengthening project execution, driving profitability, and supporting sustainable business growth. The Senior Director will work closely with executive leadership and construction teams to implement standardized processes, manage project performance, develop customer relationships, and identify new business opportunities. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with extensive construction management experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to balance strategic planning with day‑to‑day operational responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic business plans that support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to construction directors, project executives, program managers, project managers, superintendents, and support personnel.

• Develop and implement standardized construction procedures, operational processes, project management tools, and performance controls.

• Establish consistent practices for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, subcontractor management, change management, safety, quality control, and project closeout.

• Oversee multiple construction projects and programs to ensure successful delivery within established schedules, budgets, and contractual requirements.

• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, work-in-progress reporting, cost-to-complete analysis, cash flow, and profitability.

• Conduct regular project reviews to evaluate operational performance, resource allocation, financial results, and potential risks.

• Identify project challenges and implement corrective action plans to improve performance and minimize financial or operational exposure.

• Collaborate with finance, contracts, business development, human resources, and other departments to ensure organizational alignment.

• Support business development initiatives, including opportunity identification, capture planning, proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.

• Build and maintain relationships with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and strategic business partners.

• Provide operational and technical guidance during bidding and proposal development to ensure realistic schedules, staffing plans, and pricing assumptions.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to project profitability, scheduling, safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, project evaluations, and employee development programs.

• Ensure compliance with applicable construction regulations, contractual obligations, safety requirements, and organizational policies.

• Support federal contracting compliance requirements, including subcontracting, reporting, and project documentation, when applicable.

• Represent the organization at customer meetings, construction sites, industry conferences, and business development events.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction operations, project management, program management, or construction business unit leadership.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction projects, complex programs, or large construction portfolios.

• Proven ability to lead construction teams, improve operational performance, and implement organizational change.

• Strong understanding of construction project controls, estimating, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor management, and change management.

• Extensive experience managing construction budgets, financial forecasting, cost controls, cash flow, and project profitability.

• Experience developing and implementing standardized operating procedures, management systems, and performance metrics.

• Demonstrated involvement in business development, proposal preparation, customer engagement, or account expansion.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, regulatory compliance, project risk management, and safety standards.

• Excellent executive communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions in complex construction environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management or financial systems such as Deltek, Costpoint, Unanet, or similar platforms.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent construction leadership experience.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance if not already held.

• Willingness to travel to construction sites, customer locations, company offices, and industry events as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal, tribal, state, municipal, or other government construction contracts.

• Background in design-build, general construction, infrastructure, electrical, telecommunications, security, or specialty construction projects.

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Design‑Build Institute of America (DBIA), or LEED Accredited Professional.

• Experience implementing construction management, accounting, scheduling, and project control systems.

• Established professional relationships within government or commercial construction markets.

• Active Secret security clearance or higher.

Additional Job Details

• Travel Requirements: Approximately 20% - 30% travel for construction site visits, customer meetings, conferences, and other business activities.

• Bonus Opportunity: Performance-based bonus potential, subject to negotiation and board approval.

• Reporting Structure: Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and provides direct leadership to the Director of Construction.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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