Lead Design-Build Excellence – Join Peoples Construction Corporation as our Director of Design/Build Services!
Position Title: Director of Design/Build Services
Company Name: Peoples Construction Corporation
Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 per year + Performance Bonus + Year-End Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: General Construction (Commercial, Industrial)
Location: Flowood, Mississippi (on-site; projects across Mississippi and surrounding states)
Job Overview
Peoples Construction Corporation is conducting a professional search for a Director of Design/Build Services to lead, administer, and supervise the company's design-build operations. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for guiding projects from concept through completion, ensuring that our clients' visions are transformed into high-quality, cost-effective, and timely results.
The Director will oversee budgeting, plan preparation, project execution, and operational reporting, while also working closely with clients, team members, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders. This is an opportunity to join a family-owned company with nearly 60 years of history, where your leadership will directly shape the future of design-build excellence in the Southeast.
Who We Are
Founded in 1966, Peoples Construction Corporation is a family-owned, full-service design/build general contractor with a proven track record in commercial and industrial construction. With projects ranging from $500,000 to $25 million, our team has earned statewide and national recognition, including Mississippi Associated Builders and Contractors Merit Awards and the Varco Pruden Buildings Hall of Fame Award.
At Peoples Construction, our philosophy is simple: deliver such quality and service that clients will confidently recommend us to others. That commitment has resulted in 95% of our business coming from repeat or referred customers. As a third-generation company, we blend tradition with innovation, treating both employees and clients like family.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Design/Build Services will:
Lead design-build operations, including budgeting, project planning, and execution.
Meet with clients to assess needs and produce design-build proposals.
Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and pricing documents.
Coordinate resources and identify process improvements across design-build functions.
Build operational reporting capabilities to track activity, progress, and timelines.
Recommend and implement new programs, software, and systems to improve efficiency.
Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
Represent Peoples Construction with professionalism in all client and industry interactions.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial general contracting and design-build leadership.
Expertise in VDC/CAD and design-build methodologies.
Strong knowledge of the site-selection process.
Proven ability to manage client relationships, stakeholder engagement, and community partnerships.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Forward-thinking, resourceful, and self-motivated professional.
Benefits
At Peoples Construction, we believe in treating employees like family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance Options
Retirement Savings Program with profit sharing
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
Performance & Year-End Bonuses
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Training and Certifications
Tech Package (smartphone or tablet)
Employee Stock/Profit Share Options
A supportive, family-first culture that values stability, flexibility, and growth
Schedule
Full-Time: Monday – Friday
Occasional travel may be required for projects across Mississippi and surrounding states.
Work Location
Based at our Flowood, Mississippi office with project oversight across the Southeast.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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