Director of Construction

Director of Construction

A rapidly growing real estate investment and development firm is seeking a seasoned construction leader to guide the strategic build-out of residential rental communities across the southern United States. This is a high-impact role with broad oversight of horizontal and vertical construction activities, site development, vendor management, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and brings a deep knowledge of residential construction and infrastructure execution.

This Role Offers:

Leadership role within a mission-driven, high-growth organization focused on expanding access to quality rental housing.

Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities to shape construction strategy at scale.

Competitive compensation package including travel support and professional development resources.

Focus:

Direct and manage end-to-end construction operations for build-to-rent single-family communities across Texas, Florida, and other emerging markets.

Lead preconstruction planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting across multiple simultaneous development projects.

Coordinate with municipalities and utility providers to secure necessary approvals and ensure site readiness.

Establish construction schedules and ensure execution aligns with deadlines, budgets, and design specifications.

Oversee the full lifecycle of site development, including earthwork, utilities, foundations, and vertical construction.

Implement and continuously improve a scalable quality control program tailored to single-family residential projects.

Collaborate with development, design, and finance teams to align construction goals with organizational strategy.

Travel regularly to job sites to monitor progress, ensure safety, and drive excellence in workmanship.

Engage and negotiate with general contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers to support project timelines and cost control.

Maintain meticulous documentation on change orders, compliance records, construction milestones, and warranty status.

Proactively resolve construction challenges, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

Skill Set:

10+ years of progressive experience in residential construction, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing multiple projects.

Demonstrated expertise in horizontal and vertical construction, site work, and infrastructure delivery.

Strong financial acumen with experience in cost estimation, project budgeting, and value engineering.

Background in managing construction of single-family and build-to-rent housing developments preferred.

Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, with a sharp eye for detail and quality.

Proficiency with construction documentation, permitting, and compliance protocols.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders from jobsite crews to executive teams.

Willingness to travel frequently to project locations across multiple states.

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