Director Construction

Mohawk Industries•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. Job Objective: The Director Construction is a senior leadership position responsible for leading the construction program and providing strategic direction for capital projects across showrooms, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, sales and service centers, and corporate locations. This role establishes construction priorities, oversee project execution, develops high-performing teams, and partners with business leaders to deliver safe, cost-effective projects that support operational and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
10+ years relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
5+ years of management experience.
Developing proven team structure and processes that drive results.
Solid understanding of broader organization context and goals.
Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.
Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations while preserving relationships.
Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
Proficient using Microsoft Suite of products.
High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead the construction project portfolio by establishing priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of Construction Managers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Establish project management standards, governance, reporting, and performance measures that promote consistent execution across all construction projects.
Partner with senior leaders to develop capital plans, evaluate project priorities, and align construction initiatives with operational needs and long-term facility strategies.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, risk management, and resource planning while providing executive-level updates on project performance, financial results, and emerging issues.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors to support successful project delivery and informed decision-making.
Ensure construction activities comply with company standards, safety requirements, building codes, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations while minimizing operational disruption.
Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, vendor performance, project delivery methods, and team capabilities to increase efficiency and strengthen project outcomes.
Performs other duties as needed.