Senior Director of Construction-General Construction

<p><strong>About the Company</strong></p> <p>Our client is a privately held organization managing a diverse portfolio of high-end residential properties across the United States. With a long-term ownership mindset, the organization is deeply committed to excellence in design, construction, and property stewardship. The team operates with a strong sense of integrity, discretion, and alignment to a clearly defined vision, prioritizing quality, sustainability, and enduring value across all assets.</p> <p><strong>About the Position</strong></p> <p>The Senior Director of Construction is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing all phases of residential renovation and new construction across a geographically diverse portfolio. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing strategic direction while remaining deeply engaged in the field and day-to-day execution. <strong>This can be an in office role, or full remote located anywhere on the East Coast and would include travel throughout the US as needed.</strong></p> <p>This is an individual contributor role requiring both hands-on expertise and executive-level judgment. The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of technical construction knowledge, financial acumen, and organizational savvy to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p> <p>The Senior Director will lead project planning, contractor management, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring that all work aligns with the organization’s vision, operational goals, and long-term asset strategy.</p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <p><strong>Experience & Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>15+ years of progressive experience in construction, real estate development, or related fields </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in construction management, business, real estate, architecture, or similar discipline </li> <li>Extensive hands-on field experience with deep knowledge of construction means and methods </li> <li>Proven experience managing high-end residential projects (renovations and new builds) </li> <li>Demonstrated success overseeing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders </li> <li>Experience managing property portfolios with an understanding of long-term operational impacts </li> <li>Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management </li> <li>Proficiency with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Matterport, or similar platforms </li> </ul> <p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strategic leadership with a fiduciary mindset and strong decision-making capability </li> <li>Contract negotiation and vendor management expertise across varied markets </li> <li>Ability to anticipate challenges, resolve conflicts, and guide teams through complex projects </li> <li>Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences </li> <li>High level of organizational awareness and ability to navigate multi-layered environments </li> <li><strong>This can be an in office role, or full remote located anywhere on the East Coast and would include travel throughout the US as needed.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience </li> <li>Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership on high-impact projects </li> <li>Exposure to a diverse, high-end residential portfolio across the U.S. </li> <li>Collaborative, values-driven organizational culture </li> <li>Long-term career growth aligned with organizational expansion</li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-SK1</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>

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