[Hiring] Director of Construction @Skillforce

Role Description

Skillforce has teamed up with a fast growing developer to find a Director of Construction in Fernandina Beach, FL area. We are seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead construction operations across Florida. This senior leadership role is responsible for:

• Project execution
• Financial performance
• Team leadership
• Quality
• Safety
• Scheduling
• Customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience with significant leadership responsibility
• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects and project management teams
• Strong understanding of construction financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and project controls
• Experience with residential construction and/or large-scale construction operations preferred
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code and Florida-specific construction requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong field presence and accountability
• Experience with construction management software such as Buildertrend or similar platforms preferred

Requirements

• Lead and manage Florida Project Managers and construction personnel
• Oversee the full construction portfolio from preconstruction and permitting through completion, turnover, and warranty
• Develop and manage annual operating plans, budgets, staffing plans, project schedules, and performance goals
• Monitor project profitability, budgets, cost-to-complete, cash flow, change orders, and overall financial performance
• Provide hands-on leadership in the field and ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
• Review project schedules, look-ahead plans, staffing, trade performance, procurement, and recovery plans
• Manage trade partners and vendors, including performance evaluations, scope reviews, and replacement decisions
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, building codes, inspections, quality standards, and applicable Florida regulations
• Partner with preconstruction, purchasing, land development, and other internal teams to ensure projects are fully prepared for construction
• Oversee customer communication, turnover, closeout, warranty, and resolution of significant customer concerns
• Establish and maintain consistent construction processes, documentation, reporting, and project controls
• Conduct regular project and portfolio reviews and report financial performance, risks, staffing, and operational priorities to executive leadership
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to improve project performance and support regional growth

Benefits

• Salary: Up to $120,000
• Aggressive bonus structure
• Location: remote work, but will need to be located in the Fernandina Beach, FL area for local project site visits
• Willing to travel occasionally to the main office located in Atlanta, GA