Director of Construction

1 week ago

Pewaukee, WI, United States Boutique Recruiting Full time


Wisconsin's most experienced homebuilder, trusted for more than 60 years to deliver high-quality residential homes and condominium communities built to last, is hiring a Director of Construction in Pewaukee. The Director of Construction will own the execution of field operations, lead and develop a high-performing construction team, uphold industry-leading quality standards, and drive operational excellence across multiple active project sites. Half in the field and half in the office, this is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. The ideal candidate is a decisive, solutions-oriented leader who brings deep residential construction experience, strong people management skills, and the grit to run complex builds while elevating the team around them.

Director of Construction Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Construction and Warranty teams
  • Oversee quality control, construction standards, and process improvements in alignment with the COO
  • Forecast and manage workforce, vendors, materials, schedules, and budgets to ensure projects finish on time and within cost
  • Build strong subcontractor relationships and manage performance across active sites
  • Conduct field inspections to verify progress, quality, and safety compliance
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and implement new processes and tools
  • Resolve project issues, subcontractor challenges, and customer concerns to ensure top-tier satisfaction
  • Collaborate closely with COO as the right-hand partner in departmental strategy, operations, and execution
  • Ensure all post-construction warranty work is completed accurately and on time
  • Manage staffing needs and workload balance across the department
Director of Construction Requirements:
  • 5+ years of residential construction experience
  • 1+ years of people-leadership experience in construction, overseeing full teams and handling performance management
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager overseeing field operations from start to finish
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, and workforce planning experience
  • Hands-on experience performing job-site inspections
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and balance field work with leadership responsibilities
  • Track record of process improvement and operational efficiency
  • Experience with MarkSystems is a plus
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary + Annual discretionary bonus tied to company performance
  • Company vehicle + company cellphone
  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA
  • Life, AD&D, STD & LTD
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO increasing with tenure
  • Family-forward flexibility and early closures before holidays
  • Monthly company lunch, peer recognition programs, and team events
  • Strong mentorship from COO and leadership that invests in growth
  • Stable company with exceptional employee retention

This role is built for a builder at heart, someone who cares about quality, respects the craft, leads from the front, and wants to shape a legacy. If you're ready to lead with excellence and leave a mark, step in. Apply now #LI-DB1

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