Director of Construction - High End Residential

As the Director of Construction, you will lead and mentor a growing team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers while shaping operational standards across complex, design-driven residential projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who thrives in high-end custom homebuilding and excels at elevating both people and project delivery.

Client Details

Our client is a premier, long‑established luxury residential builder with a deeply respected reputation throughout New England and select coastal markets across the U.S. Known for exceptional craftsmanship, in‑house millwork capabilities, and a white‑glove client experience, they operate with a fully integrated model and a culture rooted in pride, quality, and long-term stability.

Description

In this leadership role, you will oversee a team of 4 Project Managers and 4 Assistant Project Managers, with eventual leadership over multiple field teams. You will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key driver of construction quality, execution standards, staffing, and team development. This position is full-time, on-site in Holden, MA, with occasional light travel to project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of PMs, APMs, and growing field personnel, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Oversee construction operations, ensuring best-in-class execution on all luxury residential projects
• Establish, refine, and enforce project management standards, workflows, and quality expectations
• Partner closely with executive leadership to align construction practices with company-wide goals
• Support PMs in preconstruction planning, budgeting, scheduling, and client/architect coordination
• Act as the senior point of escalation for project challenges, staffing needs, and resourcing decisions
• Champion communication, cross-department alignment, and a high-performance team culture
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery, quality control, and client satisfaction

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.

Profile

A successful Director of Construction - High End Residential should have:

• 15-20+ years of high-end or luxury residential construction experience (projects $5M+)
• A leadership style grounded in strong communication, mentorship, and people skills
• A track record of managing and elevating PM/field teams in complex custom home environments
• Deep technical understanding of luxury residential construction, custom millwork, and architect-driven builds
• The presence and credibility of a seasoned leader
• Ability to collaborate effectively with executives and handle high expectations with professionalism
• Hands-on experience with standard construction management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam

Job Offer

• Base salary up to $190,000, commensurate with experience
• Company vehicle + gas card
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time + 9 paid holidays
• Strong long-term stability within a respected, design-focused organization
• Opportunity to lead elite teams building architecturally significant, detail-driven luxury homes

If you are passionate about luxury residential construction and ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply today!

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.