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Head of Construction jobs are open across commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, at every level from project manager to executive, with specializations in ground-up development, renovation, and program oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role:
As Head of Projects you would be responsible for delivering projects within a Business Units (BU), whilst leading and developing your team in the safe delivery of projects in a principal delivery model.
The role is responsible for creating a sales pipeline to generate revenue for the BU, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the financial boundaries and profit margins set by the business, therefore building external relationships with clients and supply partners to deliver projects is vital. Ensuring all projects follow commercial agreements/ contracts, comply with statutory regulations, meet QHSE requirements, and adhere to technical industry standards is essential.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence in a principal delivery model.
- Recruit, retain and develop talent for the present delivery and future growth.
- Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities.
- Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts.
- Complete projects in line with local playbooks on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties.
- Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
- Maximize profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services.
- Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities.
- Liaise with colleagues to determine and identify project opportunities.
- Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals.
- Generate project opportunities by building strong effective working relationships with customers and site teams to exceed the annual financial plan.
- Pursue opportunities to generate projects through innovation and diverse technologies.
- Lead the projects sales process through solutions development, participating in presentations and consultation meetings.
- Identify and win projects through effective relationships.
- Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate.
- Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE.
- Contribute to the Business Unit strategy development.
- Deliver broader strategy and new process delivery across the projects business, ensuring business governance compliance.
- Manage the Business Unit Projects forecast.
- People leadership, including addressing underperformance, complying with CBRE management policies and procedures.
- Negotiate contractual obligations and disputes upstream and downstream.
- Chair monthly and ad hoc project review meetings, covering all aspects of Health & Safety / Legislation and financial requirements.
- Support the onboarding process for new Project team members.
- Accountable directly to the Business Unit Leader/ Director and indirectly to the Divisional Project Director.
What You’ll Need:
- Recognized technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or similar (desirable).
- Degree level qualification in Project / Construction Management, engineering, or architecture (desirable).
- Proven track record of safely delivering exceptional projects in M&E, FM, construction, or critical environments.
- Experience of developing new project opportunities.
- Proven experience of running a P&L.
- Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team.
- Experience of creating, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals
- Technically savvy with experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Outlook
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy.
- Excellent relationship builder with the ability to influence and inspire confidence.
- Confidence to challenge the status quo.
- Highly motivated and self-aware.
- Capability to manage extensive information from various sources.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.
- Analytical.
- Results focused.
- Innovative & creative.
- Strategic thinker.
Character
- Motivational and influential.
- A role model for customer service excellence.
- High degree of integrity.
- Ability to contribute effectively across all business activities.
- Politically astute.
- Possess high energy, initiative, confidence and stability in demeanor.
Circumstances
- Must be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time to meet tight deadlines as set by customers.
- This role will require travel on occasions, to other work locations for team meetings, site visits or to attend conferences or events.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Head of Projects position is $185,000.00 per year and the maximum salary for the Head of Projects position is $200,000.00. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.
About the Role:
As Head of Projects you would be responsible for delivering projects within a Business Units (BU), whilst leading and developing your team in the safe delivery of projects in a principal delivery model.
The role is responsible for creating a sales pipeline to generate revenue for the BU, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the financial boundaries and profit margins set by the business, therefore building external relationships with clients and supply partners to deliver projects is vital. Ensuring all projects follow commercial agreements/ contracts, comply with statutory regulations, meet QHSE requirements, and adhere to technical industry standards is essential.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence in a principal delivery model.
- Recruit, retain and develop talent for the present delivery and future growth.
- Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities.
- Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts.
- Complete projects in line with local playbooks on time, on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties.
- Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
- Maximize profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services.
- Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities.
- Liaise with colleagues to determine and identify project opportunities.
- Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals.
- Generate project opportunities by building strong effective working relationships with customers and site teams to exceed the annual financial plan.
- Pursue opportunities to generate projects through innovation and diverse technologies.
- Lead the projects sales process through solutions development, participating in presentations and consultation meetings.
- Identify and win projects through effective relationships.
- Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate.
- Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE.
- Contribute to the Business Unit strategy development.
- Deliver broader strategy and new process delivery across the projects business, ensuring business governance compliance.
- Manage the Business Unit Projects forecast.
- People leadership, including addressing underperformance, complying with CBRE management policies and procedures.
- Negotiate contractual obligations and disputes upstream and downstream.
- Chair monthly and ad hoc project review meetings, covering all aspects of Health & Safety / Legislation and financial requirements.
- Support the onboarding process for new Project team members.
- Accountable directly to the Business Unit Leader/ Director and indirectly to the Divisional Project Director.
What You’ll Need:
- Recognized technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or similar (desirable).
- Degree level qualification in Project / Construction Management, engineering, or architecture (desirable).
- Proven track record of safely delivering exceptional projects in M&E, FM, construction, or critical environments.
- Experience of developing new project opportunities.
- Proven experience of running a P&L.
- Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team.
- Experience of creating, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals
- Technically savvy with experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Outlook
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy.
- Excellent relationship builder with the ability to influence and inspire confidence.
- Confidence to challenge the status quo.
- Highly motivated and self-aware.
- Capability to manage extensive information from various sources.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments.
- Analytical.
- Results focused.
- Innovative & creative.
- Strategic thinker.
Character
- Motivational and influential.
- A role model for customer service excellence.
- High degree of integrity.
- Ability to contribute effectively across all business activities.
- Politically astute.
- Possess high energy, initiative, confidence and stability in demeanor.
Circumstances
- Must be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time to meet tight deadlines as set by customers.
- This role will require travel on occasions, to other work locations for team meetings, site visits or to attend conferences or events.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Head of Projects position is $185,000.00 per year and the maximum salary for the Head of Projects position is $200,000.00. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of construction jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive construction management or project delivery experience
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-trade teams across ground-up commercial or residential construction
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or similar platforms
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related technical field
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships simultaneously
Tips for Your Head of Construction Job Search
Quantify project scale on your resume
Head of construction candidates who list dollar values, square footage, and team sizes on their resumes get more callbacks. Replace vague phrases like 'managed large projects' with concrete figures that reflect the scope you've actually delivered.
Target openings that match your delivery method
Job listings distinguish between design-build, general contracting, and owner-side construction management. Applying only to roles that match your delivery method background means your experience maps directly to what hiring managers need on day one.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of construction openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight certifications beyond your degree
A PMP, CCM, or LEED credential signals that you can manage program complexity and sustainability requirements. If you're applying to public-sector or federally funded projects, Davis-Bacon compliance experience is worth calling out specifically on your application materials.
Prepare a project portfolio before interviews
Bring a one-page project summary sheet to interviews that lists three to five completed projects, their scope, your exact role, and the outcome. Interviewers for head of construction roles ask for concrete examples of budget control and schedule recovery.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Head of construction offers often include vehicle allowances, project completion bonuses, and equity in development firms. Ask about all components before accepting, and confirm whether profit-sharing is tied to individual projects or company-wide performance.
Head of Construction Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of constructions?
The companies hiring the most head of constructions right now include Amazon, AXA, and CBRE, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with development cycles, so checking back regularly gives you the most current picture.
How many head of construction jobs are remote?
About 40% of head of construction openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require regular site presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements are program oversight, owner-representative consulting, and pre-construction planning, where site visits are scheduled rather than daily.
How do you become a head of construction?
Start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, then build field experience as a superintendent or project manager across progressively larger projects. Earn a recognized credential such as a PMP or CCM, develop expertise in budget and schedule control, and move into senior PM or director roles before stepping into a head of construction position.
Can you get a head of construction job without senior management experience?
Moving directly into a head of construction role without senior management experience is uncommon, but some smaller developers and regional general contractors hire strong project managers into the role if they have deep field experience and have led multi-trade projects end to end. Demonstrating that you've owned full project delivery, not just supervised trades, is what moves the needle with those employers.
What does the head of construction interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your project history and delivery scope, followed by a panel interview with senior leadership and operations staff. Expect case-based questions on budget overruns, subcontractor disputes, and schedule recovery. Final rounds often include a site visit or a presentation of past project outcomes, so prepare a concise portfolio of your most relevant work.
Where can I find and apply to head of construction jobs?
You can find and apply to head of construction jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, project type, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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