Director of Construction

Today, the organization maintains an active development pipeline valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars and is recognized for its entrepreneurial culture, flat organizational structure, and hands-on leadership team. Our client is a well-capitalized real estate development firm with a long-standing history of delivering transformative residential and mixed-use projects throughout New Jersey.

• Project Management: Serve as the owner's representative and primary on-site advocate throughout all phases of construction.

• Safety Compliance: Monitor daily construction activities to ensure work progresses safely, efficiently, and in alignment with ownership expectations.

• Quality Control: Conduct regular site walks to proactively identify construction, quality, and constructability concerns before they become costly issues.

• Documentation: Maintain clear and consistent communication with development leadership through detailed reporting and project updates.

• Team Leadership: Develop practical solutions to project challenges while maintaining productive relationships with contractors and project teams.

• Financial Stewardship: Protect ownership's financial objectives through proactive oversight and sound decision-making.

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.

Stable project pipelineStrong growth opportunities

• 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience.

• Significant experience on the owner/developer side of the industry.

• Proven success delivering luxury condominium, high-end residential, multifamily, or mixed-use developments.

• Strong understanding of both owner and general contractor perspectives.

• Experience managing projects valued at $100M+

• Deep knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and quality management.

• Ability to identify potential risks and deficiencies beyond what is shown on construction documents.

• Strong financial and contractual acumen related to change orders, pay applications, and cost control.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence without creating unnecessary conflict.

Our client is a well-capitalized real estate development firm with a long-standing history of delivering transformative residential and mixed-use projects throughout New Jersey. Today, the organization maintains an active development pipeline valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars and is recognized for its entrepreneurial culture, flat organizational structure, and hands-on leadership team. Employees enjoy direct access to key decision-makers and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on high-profile developments across the region.

• Competitive base salary: up to 255K

• Annual bonus target of approximately 10%

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401K

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Cell Phone Allowance

• Mileage reimbursement for project-related travel

• Entrepreneurial culture with significant autonomy and influence over project outcomes