Strategic Construction Leader: Build Teams Deliver Projects

Metal Building Industries; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Building Industries (MBI) in Tulsa, OK seeks a Director of Construction to lead our project managers and superintendents, drive risk-adjusted profitability, and deliver projects safely and on schedule. You’ll collaborate with executive leadership to scale operations, mentor teams, and implement robust processes for growth.

You will oversee PEMB and structural steel projects, manage budgets, and foster a safety-first culture across multiple sites while ensuring client satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive construction experience in commercial/industrial environments.
• Experience as Project Manager, Superintendent, or similar leadership role.
• 3+ years leading, developing, and managing construction teams.
• Strong knowledge of operations, scheduling, budgeting, cost control and project execution.
• Ability to lead multiple projects while driving accountability and results.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all construction operations to ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Directly lead, coach, and develop Project Managers and Superintendents with clear expectations.
• Serve as primary escalation point for complex project challenges and support teams in outcomes.
• Drive a strong safety culture through enforcement of safety programs and best practices.
• Own departmental performance including profitability, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee subcontractor relationships, contracts, change management, and performance.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, design, and operations during preconstruction and execution.
• Develop and implement training, mentorship, and succession planning programs.
• Improve processes, systems, and practices to support growth.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

PEMB construction

Structural Steel

OSHA safety knowledge

Job description

Metal Building Industries (MBI) in Tulsa, OK seeks a Director of Construction to lead our project managers and superintendents, drive risk-adjusted profitability, and deliver projects safely and on schedule. You’ll collaborate with executive leadership to scale operations, mentor teams, and implement robust processes for growth.

You will oversee PEMB and structural steel projects, manage budgets, and foster a safety-first culture across multiple sites while ensuring client satisfaction and