Director of Construction
About The Position
Skillforce is partnering with a fast-growing developer to hire a Director of Construction to lead construction operations across Florida. This senior leadership position oversees project execution, financial performance, team leadership, quality, safety, scheduling, and customer satisfaction. The role is remote, with the director expected to be located in the Fernandina Beach, Florida area for local project-site visits and willing to travel occasionally to the main office in Atlanta, Georgia. Compensation includes a base salary of up to $120,000 and an aggressive bonus structure.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of construction experience with significant leadership responsibility.
- Proven experience managing multiple construction projects and project management teams.
- Strong understanding of construction financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and project controls.
- Knowledge of Florida Building Code and Florida-specific construction requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong field presence and accountability.
- Must be located in the Fernandina Beach, Florida area for local project-site visits.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to the main office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with residential construction and/or large-scale construction operations.
- Experience with construction management software such as Buildertrend or similar platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Florida Project Managers and construction personnel.
- Oversee the full construction portfolio from preconstruction and permitting through completion, turnover, and warranty.
- Develop and manage annual operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, project schedules, and performance goals.
- Monitor project profitability, budgets, cost-to-complete, cash flow, change orders, and overall financial performance.
- Provide hands-on field leadership and ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
- Review project schedules, look-ahead plans, staffing, trade performance, procurement, and recovery plans.
- Manage trade partners and vendors, including performance evaluations, scope reviews, and replacement decisions.
- Ensure compliance with safety requirements, building codes, inspections, quality standards, and applicable Florida regulations.
- Partner with preconstruction, purchasing, land development, and other internal teams to ensure projects are prepared for construction.
- Oversee customer communication, turnover, closeout, warranty, and resolution of significant customer concerns.
- Establish and maintain consistent construction processes, documentation, reporting, and project controls.
- Conduct regular project and portfolio reviews and report financial performance, risks, staffing, and operational priorities to executive leadership.
- Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to improve project performance and support regional growth.
Benefits
- Base salary up to $120,000.
- Aggressive bonus structure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
