Director of Commercial Construction & Business Development

Bosun•Waukesha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our recruiting firm has partnered with a growing commercial construction and remodeling company in Waukesha, Wisconsin, seeking a Director of Commercial Construction & Business Development to lead operations, drive strategic growth, and serve as the senior construction leader for the organization. With a strong project pipeline and ambitious growth plans, the company is looking for a proven commercial construction executive who can lead project execution, develop client relationships, and build a scalable operation capable of supporting continued expansion. The Director of Commercial Construction & Business Development will serve as the senior leader and subject matter expert for the company's commercial construction division. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of commercial construction operations while driving new business development and market growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading commercial remodeling, renovation, reconstruction, or tenant improvement projects and a proven ability to build relationships that generate revenue. This is a highly visible leadership position that combines: Commercial construction operations leadership, Business development and relationship management, Financial oversight and P&L accountability, Team development and organizational growth. The Director will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, and at the highest level of quality while expanding the company's commercial presence throughout the market.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial construction leadership experience
Experience leading commercial remodeling, renovation, reconstruction, tenant improvement, or commercial build-out projects
Previous experience as a Director of Construction, Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, Construction Executive, or similar leadership role
Proven experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and field teams
Strong understanding of commercial construction operations, scheduling, estimating, subcontractor management, and project execution
Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience
Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership experience
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Experience within restoration, reconstruction, or insurance-related commercial construction environments
Existing relationships within the Wisconsin commercial construction market
Experience scaling construction operations and implementing operational processes
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead all commercial construction operations for the Waukesha market
Serve as the company's primary subject matter expert for commercial remodeling, renovation, reconstruction, and tenant improvement projects
Oversee project execution from preconstruction through closeout
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and at expected quality standards
Establish and maintain operational processes that support scalable growth
Drive accountability across project teams and field operations
Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and field personnel
Build a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing construction talent
Create leadership succession and growth opportunities within the department
Maintain full P&L responsibility for the commercial construction division
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, project profitability, and financial performance
Monitor gross margins and implement strategies to improve profitability
Ensure accurate project financial reporting and forecasting
Develop and maintain relationships with: Property managers, Commercial real estate professionals, Brokers, Facility managers, Building owners, Commercial clients
Identify new project opportunities and strategic partnerships
Participate in networking events, industry associations, and business development activities
Support achievement of annual commercial revenue growth targets