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Director of Construction (Columbus)

MKH Search, Columbus, OH, United States


Director of Construction Comp: $175K-$220K

Brand new opportunity to join a growing GC with a strong annual turnover – grand plans for growth within the Columbus market focused around Commercial, Residential and Industrial sectors.

Company is looking for a number two within the region; who can assist with P&L, Operations and Business Development, supporting the expansion plans for their wider Central Ohio Market.

Throughout the company’s structure, they support talented individuals and provide higher than market rate basic salary as well as profit related bonuses. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their career and take the next step towards Exec Leadership.

In their long history, the GC have repeatedly put people before profits with a significant emphasis on quality, customer satisfaction and attention to detail creating a solid presence in their sectors and markets.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide executive leadership and direction to project managers, superintendents, and field staff across multiple projects. · Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. · Collaborate with the pre-construction and estimating teams during project bidding and planning phases. · Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed. · Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, assisting in the winning of new work · Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the long-term vision and growth of the company. · Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations. · Manage construction budgets and assist in forecasting company financial performance related to ongoing construction operations.

Qualifications & Experience

15+ years demonstrated experience working for a GC, with at least 4+ years in a Senior Leadership role Very strong exposure to complex ground-up projects – ideally in the range of $20-50M Exposure to Commercial, Residential or Industrial Construction Excel in leadership and upskilling of junior staff members