Director of Construction

Dallas, Texas Permanent USD190,500 - USD235,600 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Director of Construction to join a privately held design-build engineering and construction specialist. This role offers full autonomy of a growing construction business unit, lead operational performance, manage P&L responsibility, and help shape the future of an organization with projected growth.
  • Full P&L ownership with executive influence and growth impact
  • High-profile projects across aerospace, semiconductor, and pharma

About Our Client

Our client is a growing, privately held design-build engineering and construction firm specialising in technically complex industrial and advanced manufacturing environments. With a strong reputation for delivering mission-critical, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, aerospace and high-tech manufacturing projects, the organisation provides integrated engineering, construction management and commissioning services across North America.Operating within an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, the company empowers its leaders to make meaningful decisions and drive business performance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong project pipeline, established client relationships, and ambitious growth plans.

Job Description

Reporting to the executive leadership team, the Director of Construction will be responsible for overseeing all construction operations, driving financial performance, and supporting the continued expansion of a successful design-build business. The Director of Construction will play a critical leadership role across project delivery, safety, pre-construction, client management, and team development.

  • Lead the construction division with full profit and loss accountability for an annual revenue stream of approximately $50 million.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for multiple concurrent projects across industrial, manufacturing, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, and advanced technology markets.
  • Manage and develop a team of Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Superintendents.
  • Drive project execution excellence, ensuring delivery against budget, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
  • Partner closely with engineering, pre-construction, and executive teams to support business growth and client satisfaction.
  • Maintain strong relationships with key clients while identifying opportunities for repeat business and operational improvement.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and high-performance project delivery.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Director of Construction we are seeking:

  • Proven experience leading construction operations with full profit and loss responsibility.
  • Strong background delivering industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, cleanroom, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, or technically complex construction projects.
  • Experience within a design-build environment.
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects and geographically diverse teams.
  • Leadership experience overseeing Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Superintendents.
  • Strong understanding of pre-construction, safety, scheduling, risk management, and commercial project controls.
  • Exceptional decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively within an entrepreneurial environment where leaders have significant autonomy and influence.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary = $190k - $235k
  • Truck allowance = $850
  • Annual bonus opportunity ~ 20% - 25%
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 401k
  • Potential incentive program for revenue generated
Contact
Ryan Rivera
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000563

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Where
Dallas
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ryan Rivera
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000563
 

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