Director of Commercial Construction

NGC General Contractors • Danielsville, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

North Georgia Civil Inc., also known as NGC General Contractors, is seeking a Director of Commercial Construction to lead its commercial project portfolio, oversee Project Managers, and drive project delivery across multiple locations. NGC is a growing commercial, civil, and telecommunications contractor delivering federal facility renovations, commercial construction, civil, utility, and infrastructure projects across multiple states. Its commercial work includes occupied-building renovations, MEP and HVAC upgrades, fire and life safety systems, EV charging infrastructure, dock improvements, and sitework, along with major capital projects and high-volume job order and task-order contracts.

This senior leadership role is responsible for managing multiple projects, protecting profitability, developing Project Managers, and resolving complex construction challenges. The Director reports to the VP of Commercial Construction and will work from the Danielsville, Georgia office, Monday through Friday, with 25%–40% travel to project sites across multiple states. Company headquarters is expected to relocate to the I-85 corridor in the Braselton/Jefferson area within the next 6–12 months.

The position offers a salary of $150,000–$190,000 per year, based on experience and leadership capability, and full-time W-2 employment with weekly pay. NGC describes itself as a family-owned, team-oriented contractor that offers direct access to senior leadership and ownership, operational authority, the opportunity to build and lead a growing construction team, and long-term advancement potential into divisional leadership.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably with an established general contractor; candidates with less experience may qualify if they have held significant responsibilities with a leading construction company.
• Proven success overseeing multiple commercial construction projects, including schedules, budgets, profitability, and delivery.
• Experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction teams.
• Strong understanding of general contracting, subcontractor management, scheduling, procurement, estimating, and construction contracts.
• Ability to manage job costs, WIP reporting, forecasting, change orders, and profitability.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills with senior management, clients, and construction teams.
• Willingness to travel 25%–40% across multiple states.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass federal background checks and obtain site credentials.
• Comfort adopting modern construction technology and AI-assisted tools.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Director of Construction, Director of Operations, Construction Operations Manager, or in a similar leadership position.
• Senior Project Manager experience managing complex projects, developing Project Managers, and overseeing significant budgets.
• Federal construction, government contracting, or occupied-facility renovation experience.
• Knowledge of Davis-Bacon requirements and federal construction compliance.
• JOC, IDIQ, or task-order construction experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, MS Project, or Primavera P6.
• OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• PMP, DBIA, or USACE CQM-C certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple commercial and federal construction projects to ensure safe, timely, profitable, and high-quality delivery.
• Lead weekly portfolio reviews covering schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, change orders, subcontractor performance, and project issues.
• Identify underperforming projects and implement corrective action plans.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts, subcontractor disputes, cost overruns, and operational challenges.
• Maintain effective communication with owners, construction managers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are documented and closed out, including punch lists, warranties, and closeout packages.
• Oversee construction in occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Take responsibility for the financial performance of the commercial construction portfolio.
• Review project budgets, job costs, forecasts, commitments, and profitability with Project Managers.
• Oversee monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, including percentage of completion, cost to complete, and over/under billings.
• Maintain accurate project financial information in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) Cost Management.
• Oversee progress billing, AIA pay applications, change orders, and financial documentation.
• Identify financial risks early and protect project margins.
• Coordinate with the VP of Commercial Construction, CFO, and Controller on financial reporting and performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Establish performance expectations, hold team members accountable, and conduct performance reviews, coaching, and professional development planning.
• Identify staffing needs, support recruitment, and develop future Project Managers.
• Match project complexity and workload to individual capabilities.
• Establish consistent project management procedures, reporting standards, and accountability.
• Build a scalable construction management team as the company expands.
• Oversee job order contract and task-order programs from pricing through execution and closeout.
• Strengthen client relationships to support repeat business and new opportunities.
• Support estimating and preconstruction through bid reviews, pricing strategies, and risk assessments.
• Participate in bid walks, client meetings, and project planning.
• Collaborate with leadership on operational improvements, staffing, and division growth.
• Manage individual projects directly when required.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contracts, performance, and accountability.
• Resolve subcontractor disputes, deficiencies, and contractual issues.
• Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements, Miller Act bonding, and applicable federal construction regulations.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality control, documentation, and compliance.
• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure construction meets approved plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Promote accountability, professional communication, and proactive problem-solving.

Benefits

• 3% SIMPLE IRA company match after 3 months for eligible employees.
• Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Company-provided laptop and dual monitors.
• Direct access to senior leadership and ownership.
• Opportunity to build and lead a growing construction team.
• Long-term advancement potential into divisional leadership.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed