Director of Construction - Custom Home Builder - Maine
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Director Of Construction Join a top Custom Home Builder in Maine as their Director of Construction! Collaborative team with strong focus on employee growth!
My client is a multi-division Construction business, specializing in Luxury Custom Homes throughout Maine up to $40M. They have been in business for 50 years with an outstanding reputation in the market. This is a very exciting time to join their business and oversee over 100 employees to come together and build legacy estates throughout Maine. The owners of the firm put a huge focus on work life balance and valuing their employee's personal lives, and the firm is 100% employee owned!
Job Description The Director of Construction will be responsible for:
Candidate will oversee all construction practices, consisting of 4 divisions and 50 employees. Please note there are already leaders in place for these divisions, so the candidate will be in charge of mentoring and leading these employees
Accountable for successful delivery of all projects
Leading the annual strategic planning process, setting clear goals and objectives for all construction teams
Monitor progress across teams, leaders, and managers, providing guidance and support to keep projects and initiatives on track
Guides implementations of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives
Leads contract negotiations
Keeps senior leadership informed on department status, key risks, progress, and emerging issues to enable collaborative problem solving
Financial & Operation oversight
Personnel management
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The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will have:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
15+ years of progressive experience in construction or operational leadership
Significant experience in High End Residential and/or Design Build Projects
Proven experience in business operations, including financial management, risk mitigation, and contract negotiations
Proficiency with Procore management software
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem solving skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze industry and market trends
Understand and communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in meetings
Safely navigate construction sites
What's On Offer The candidate will receive:
Competitive base salary
Profit sharing bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with match
Generous PTO
Vehicle allowance/mileage reimbursement
Additional wellness and professional development benefits
- Location:
- Portland, ME, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management Occupations