Assistant Director of Construction

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION

Full-Time | On-Site

Position

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Construction to manage multiple concurrent phases and scopes of work within a single large-scale, long-term development spanning up to a decade. This is and will be a supervisory position over other Project Managers — the ideal candidate is skilled at running several active workstreams at once, maintaining continuity and consistency across phases as the project evolves over multiple years, and serving as a trusted second to the Director of Construction on planning, budgeting, and field execution across the full life of the development.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Phase Planning & Pre-Construction

•      Lead pre-construction planning for multiple concurrent phases of the development and vertical construction, including scope development, budget review, and schedule creation for each

•      Collaborate with the estimating team to review bids, scopes of work, and contract documents across active and upcoming phases

•      Identify risks specific to each phase and develop mitigation strategies, while tracking how they affect the project's overall multi-year timeline

•      Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and local jurisdictions on permitting and approvals across all active phases

Scheduling

•      Develop and maintain detailed schedules for each concurrent phase using Primavera P6 or MS Project

•      Establish milestones, phasing plans, and critical path activities that account for dependencies between phases

•      Conduct regular schedule updates across all active phases and communicate impacts to stakeholders

•      Proactively identify schedule risks in any phase and implement corrective actions to keep the overall development on track

•      Prepare and distribute look-ahead schedules (2-week, 4-week) for field teams and subcontractors on each active phase

Subcontractor Management

•      Source, qualify, and onboard subcontractors across the multiple phases of the development

•      Issue RFPs, review bids, and make award recommendations in coordination with estimating for each phase

•      Negotiate subcontract terms, scopes of work, and pricing

•      Manage subcontractor performance across concurrent phases, including schedule adherence, quality, and safety compliance

•      Maintain a long-term subcontractor and supplier database suited to a decade-long build-out

Budget & Cost Control

•      Manage budgets independently for each active phase, from award through final billing

•      Review and approve subcontractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices for each phase

•      Track and report cost-to-complete forecasts across all concurrent phases on a regular basis

•      Identify and process owner change orders in a timely manner

•      Minimize overruns through proactive cost management across every active workstream

Field Coordination & Quality

•      Serve as primary point of contact between field superintendents, owners, and design teams across all active phases

•      Conduct regular site visits across each concurrent phase to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance

•      Facilitate weekly owner meetings, OAC meetings, and subcontractor coordination meetings for each phase

•      Manage RFI, submittal, and drawing log processes across the full project lifecycle

•      Ensure all work meets contract documents, local codes, and quality standards

Project Closeout

•      Manage punch list development, tracking, and completion for each phase as it reaches closeout

•      Coordinate building inspections, occupancy permits, and owner training phase by phase

•      Assemble and deliver closeout documentation, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranties, for each completed phase

•      Conduct post-phase reviews and lessons-learned sessions to carry improvements forward into later phases

Strategic Partnership with the Director of Construction

•      Act as a trusted second to the Director of Construction across the full, multi-year life of the development

•      Provide continuity of institutional knowledge as the project transitions between phases over the course of up to 5 to 10 years

•      Escalate cross-phase risks, resourcing needs, and budget concerns directly to the Director

•      Stand in for the Director on active phases when needed

Qualifications

Required

•      10+ years of project management experience in commercial and/or residential construction

•      Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or phases simultaneously, ideally on a single large-scale, multi-year development

•      Demonstrated ability to manage projects valued at $1M or greater

•      Proficiency with scheduling software and implementation (BuilderTrend, or equivalent)

•      Experience with a construction management platform

•      Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, scopes of work, and change order management

•      Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

•      Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents

Preferred

•      Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent field experience, degree not required)

•      PMP, CCM, or LEED certification

•      Experience on long-duration, multi-phase developments (mixed-use, multifamily, or master-planned communities)

•      Established subcontractor network in the local market

•      OSHA 30-Hour certification

Compensation & Benefits

•      Base Salary

•      Vehicle

•      Phone Stipend

•      Performance-based bonus program

•      Health, dental, and vision insurance

•      401(k) with company match

•      Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

•      Paid time off and holidays

•      Ongoing professional development and training support