Director of Construction

Brook Landscape • Brooklyn, NY

3d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Director of Design-Build Construction, you are a leader with a strong understanding of landscape architecture, architectural detailing, and design-build project delivery, capable of translating design intent into exceptional built work. You are responsible for delivering high-quality design-build projects while partnering closely with ownership to support the growth and continued success of the business. This role requires a unique combination of construction expertise, design sensibility, leadership, and operational excellence. You serve as a bridge between design and construction, ensuring projects are thoughtfully detailed, technically sound, and executed with exceptional craftsmanship. You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, build strong relationships with ownership, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members, identify opportunities for additional project scope and future work, and lead with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. Guided by Brook Landscape's values of Better Together, Help, Solve, and Move, you play a key role in shaping project outcomes, developing people, preserving design intent, and contributing to the long-term success of the company.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading high-end residential, hospitality, institutional, or design-forward construction projects.
• Strong understanding of New York City Department of Buildings, code compliance and other compliance central to the execution of the role.
• Strong understanding of landscape construction, architectural detailing, materiality, and design-build project delivery.
• Ability to translate design intent into exceptional built work.
• Experience collaborating with landscape architects, architects, engineers, fabricators, and specialty trades.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Deep commitment to craftsmanship, quality, safety, and client service.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in supporting business growth and improving operations.
• Passion for thoughtful outdoor environments and creating spaces with lasting impact.
• Alignment with Brook Landscape's values of Better Together, Help, Solve, and Move.

Nice To Haves

• If this role speaks to you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design-build projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on budget, and to Brook Landscape's standards of quality and craftsmanship.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, labor, materials, and field execution from pre-construction through completion.
• Anticipate project needs and proactively plan upcoming phases of work, including labor, materials, equipment, and scheduling.
• Oversee client communication, project documentation, field reporting, and problem resolution.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction documents while ensuring accurate site layout and execution.
• Solve field challenges with sound judgment, creativity, and a solutions-oriented approach that keeps projects moving forward.
• Partner closely with ownership, designers, architects, and field teams to ensure projects are thoughtful, buildable, and aligned with design intent.
• Review plans, details, materials, and construction methods with a focus on constructability, quality, durability, and aesthetics.
• Guide the execution of complex hardscape, site, structural, and custom-built elements while maintaining Brook Landscape's commitment to craftsmanship and design excellence.
• Serve as a bridge between design and construction, helping translate design intent into exceptional built work while preserving project quality and character.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, communication, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Partner with ownership to improve systems, operations, and construction processes as the company grows.
• Identify opportunities for additional project scope, future work, operational improvements, and business growth.
• Oversee project tracking, documentation, and reporting systems to ensure projects remain organized, transparent, and accountable.
• Lead with a positive, hands-on attitude and a willingness to step in wherever needed to support the team and the success of the company.

Benefits

• Salary range $120,000-$130,000, aligned with experience and responsibility
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for which we cover the majority of premiums
• Paid time off, including a fully paid office closure from Christmas through New Year’s
• A collaborative studio environment with regular connection to active project sites
• Opportunities to build skills, take on new responsibilities, and grow alongside a committed team

What This Job Offers

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