Director of Construction
About The Position
The Director of Construction is the senior P&L and execution leader for Lotus General’s multifamily construction platform, responsible for preconstruction through warranty across multiple concurrent projects. This role ensures disciplined delivery under GMP contracts, early trade buyout, competitive procurement, contingency governance, safety and quality excellence, and performance‑based outcomes aligned with institutional investor standards. The Director of Construction serves as the primary integration point between Development (Owner), Construction (Builder), Accounting, and Asset Management, ensuring alignment under Lotus’s Owner‑Builder model. The role carries direct supervisory responsibility for Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Project Accounting staff.
Requirements
- 12–15+ years delivering multifamily (podium, wrap, garden, high‑density) as a GC; progression through PE/PM/Senior PM/Project Executive or equivalent.
- Proven success on GMP contracts with rigorous cost controls, contingency governance, and client reporting.
- Mastery of Lean/Last Planner scheduling practices and jobsite leadership (pull planning, look‑ahead constraint removal, PPC).
- Deep QA/QC competency (three‑phase controls, mockups, material verification, commissioning).
- Safety leadership (OSHA‑30 or higher); strong subcontractor relationships across core trades (Div. 2–16).
- Tools: Procore (or similar), CPM scheduling, BIM/VDC workflows.
- LIHTC/affordable experience preferred (draw cadence, third‑party reports, lender/CRA oversight).
Responsibilities
- Preconstruction & Estimating
- Contracting, Risk & Controls (AHIC-Aligned)
- Field Operations, Schedule & Lean
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Safety Leadership
- Closeout & Warranty
- People, Culture & Governance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with eligibility beginning 30 days after employment
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Access to telehealth and virtual care services
- Mental health and wellness support, including expedited access to therapy and counseling resources
- Basic life insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO), accruing at 15 days per year
- Ten (10) paid company holidays annually
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Performance-based bonus program based on company and individual performance
- Employee recognition and milestone celebrations
- Access to an on-site fitness facility
- Covered, year-round parking in an attached garage
- Daily office amenities, including coffee, snacks, and beverages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
