Director of Construction Jobs

Director of Construction jobs are open across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, from senior project management to executive leadership, with specializations in ground-up development, renovation, and program oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles171+
Top stateTexas
Top employerGreenman-Pedersen
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type55% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Director of Construction - Mission Critical
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Director of Construction - Mission Critical
RMCI
Odessa, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in construction management
51-200

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Director of Construction
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Director of Construction
Renewable Acres Inc.
Portland, Oregon
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$150k - $170k/yr
On-Site

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Director of Engineering and Construction (DOT MAA Executive)
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Director of Engineering and Construction (DOT MAA Executive)
Maryland Department of Transportation
Anne Arundel County, MD
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$148k - $196k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
501-1,000

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Regional Director of Facilities & Construction – South FL
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Regional Director of Facilities & Construction – South FL
Bridgeprep Academy
Miami, Florida
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
$90k - $115k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Real Estate Director of Development and Construction
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Real Estate Director of Development and Construction
City Urban Realty
New York, New York
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $200k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science

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Director of Construction Job Market

Who's Hiring

Greenman-Pedersen8 open roles
ENFRA6 open roles
GAC ENTERPRISES5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Education
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of construction jobs.

  • 10 or more years of progressive construction management experience across multiple project types
  • Proven ability to manage full project lifecycles from preconstruction through closeout
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • OSHA 30-Hour certification and working knowledge of federal and local safety compliance
  • Experience managing subcontractor bids, contracts, and performance across multiple active projects

Tips for Your Director of Construction Job Search

Quantify project scope on your resume

Directors of construction are evaluated by the scale of work they've delivered. List total project values, square footage, and team sizes you've managed. Vague claims like 'large projects' get passed over in favor of candidates who show concrete numbers.

Highlight cross-trade coordination experience

Hiring managers want proof you've managed subcontractors across multiple trades simultaneously. Name the trades you've overseen, the peak headcount on site, and how you resolved scheduling conflicts. Generic leadership language won't distinguish you from the field.

Tailor applications to delivery method

Owners hiring for design-build roles and those hiring for GC-led projects want different things. Read each job description closely for delivery method and mirror that language in your application. Applying with identical materials to both is a common mistake.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of construction openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a portfolio of completed projects

Bring a one-page project sheet to interviews listing each project by type, delivery method, budget, and outcome. Directors who can walk through three or four completed jobs in detail consistently make a stronger impression than those who speak only in generalities.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Director of construction offers frequently include vehicle allowances, project bonuses, and profit-sharing tied to margins. Understand what each component is worth before accepting. Ask explicitly whether the bonus structure is discretionary or tied to measurable project outcomes.

Director of Construction Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of constructions?

Greenman-Pedersen, ENFRA, and GAC ENTERPRISES are hiring the most director of constructions right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Arizona, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity tends to cluster around large-scale commercial, multifamily, and infrastructure programs in those states.

How many director of construction jobs are remote?

About 45% of director of construction openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-based nature of most construction leadership roles. The positions most likely to allow remote flexibility are those focused on program oversight, preconstruction planning, or owner-side project management rather than active site supervision.

How do you become a director of construction?

Most directors of construction begin as field engineers or assistant project managers, then move through project manager and senior project manager roles before stepping into director-level responsibility. Building experience across multiple project types and delivery methods strengthens your candidacy. Certifications in construction management and a demonstrated record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget accelerate the path.

Can you get hired as a director of construction with limited experience?

Moving directly into a director of construction role with limited experience is uncommon because employers expect candidates to have managed projects through full lifecycles independently. A practical path is to target assistant director or senior project manager roles first, then position yourself for a director title once you've led multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout on your own.

What does the director of construction interview process look like?

The interview process typically involves an initial call with HR or a talent team, followed by a technical interview with a VP of construction or chief operating officer, and often a final round with ownership or executive leadership. Candidates are usually asked to walk through past projects in detail, discuss how they handled schedule delays or budget overruns, and explain their approach to subcontractor management and safety compliance.

Where can I find and apply to director of construction jobs?

You can find and apply to director of construction jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target sector, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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