Director, Ground Up Construction

• →Act as the single executive regional contact for client real estate leads, workplace strategists, land developers, and municipal officials.
• →Direct major ground-up new building developments, core-and-shell additions, structural modifications, and high-finish interior fit-outs.
• →Lead comprehensive Technical Due Diligence (TDD) site assessments to evaluate structural integrity, utility capacities, municipal zoning, and environmental conditions.
• →Directly lead, coach, and manage a team of 3–4 Program Managers and Associate Program Directors, overseeing daily workload distribution and performance reviews.
• →Partner with client stakeholders and pre-construction leads to establish preliminary order-of-magnitude estimates, target-value design baselines, and master schedules during pre-funding phases.
• →Manage general contractor selection, competitive bid-leveling for packages over $50,000, and field construction execution.
• →Enforce a strict Zero-Accident safety culture across all active sites, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) protocols.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 12–15+ years of progressive executive leadership in commercial general contracting, ground-up development, or prime contracting for major enterprise clients.
• Demonstrated track record directing major ground-up building developments and large-scale tenant improvements valued from $10M to $50M+.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience directly managing and mentoring teams of Program Managers, Senior PMs, and Project Engineers.
• Proven experience leading comprehensive Technical Due Diligence (TDD) site evaluations, structural audits, zoning reviews, and municipal permitting processes.
• Deep familiarity with AIA contract structures, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) task orders, and contractor indemnity requirements.

• Active Licensed General Contractor (GC) credential.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation.
• Hands-on proficiency with enterprise capital management software such as e-Builder or Procore.
• Familiarity with project scheduling software, specifically Oracle Primavera P6 or AdaptiveWork.
• Basic knowledge of corporate financial management and reporting platforms like TM1.
• Understanding of Subcontractor Default Insurance (Subguard) programs and mechanic's liens processes.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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