Construction Associate Director
About The Position
MGAC is a global boutique consultancy that manages and represents clients’ best interests. The Construction Associate Director leads complex, high-value luxury single-family residential projects from inception to completion and provides strategic direction to project teams. The role requires local support in Dallas, Texas, with approximately 4–5 days of on-site support, subject to client needs. The position also supports business development and growth initiatives. The Associate Director acts as the primary client liaison, manages executive-level relationships, and drives project financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role oversees risk, compliance, quality, contractual obligations, project strategy, planning, procurement, and value engineering; reviews and approves key project documentation and contracts; and leads negotiations and resolution of disputes and changes. It also includes mentoring and developing project teams.
Requirements
- 10+ years of project/program management experience with complex developments.
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and multiple large projects.
- Strong financial, strategic, and resource management skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
- Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project or Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat, and project management platforms such as Procore or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee complex, high-value luxury single-family residential projects from inception to completion.
- Provide strategic direction and mentorship to project teams.
- Act as the primary client liaison and manage executive-level relationships.
- Drive financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
- Manage project risk, compliance, quality, and contractual obligations.
- Shape project strategy, planning, procurement, and value engineering.
- Review and approve key project documentation and contracts.
- Lead negotiation and resolution of disputes and changes.
- Champion team development and training.
- Support business development and growth initiatives.
Benefits
- Vacation accrual of 3 weeks per year, starting on day one.
- Paid birthday off.
- 8 sick days annually for full-time employees.
- 10 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
- Competitive benefits supporting personal and professional growth.
- Wellness benefits.
- Potential bonuses and a 401(k) match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
